enchantment : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: enchantment	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for enchantment
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
enchantment n a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual Synonym(s): captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, fascination a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation Synonym(s): enchantment, spell, trance a magical spell Synonym(s): enchantment, bewitchment
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Enchantment \Enchant"ment\, n. [F. enchantement.] 1. The act of enchanting; the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells, or charms; incantation. After the last enchantment* you did here. --Shak. 2. The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted; as, to break an enchantment. 3. That which captivates the heart and senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly delights. Such an enchantment as there is in words. --South. Syn: Incantation; necromancy; magic; sorcery; witchcraft; spell; charm; fascination; witchery.