enchanted

/ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈtʃæntɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈchan-təd en-/ (ame, mw)

enchanted — adjective

  • enchantedpositive
  • more enchantedcomparative
  • most enchantedsuperlative

1. under a spell, or so strange and beautiful that it seems touched by magic

1.形容詞B2
釋義

under a spell, or so strange and beautiful that it seems touched by magic

例句

The gate looked enchanted once blue lights appeared in the snow.

look + enchanted for magical appearance

Haruto stepped into the garden and saw an enchanted pond glowing green.

同義詞
  • bewitched

    stronger and more clearly suggests a spell being cast

  • magical

    describes the quality itself, not necessarily the effect of a spell

  • spellbound

    often focuses on the feeling of being held by magic or wonder

反義詞
  • ordinary

    lacking any magical or unusual quality

文法句型

enchanted + noun

feel/look enchanted

用法筆記

Common in fairy tales and fantasy scenes, but it can also describe a real place that feels unusually magical.

2. feeling deeply charmed by someone or something, with warm delight and admiration

2.形容詞C1
釋義

feeling deeply charmed by someone or something, with warm delight and admiration

例句

Padma was enchanted by the violinist's soft smile and playful bow.

be enchanted by + person or performance

Christopher looked enchanted as the baby gripped his finger and laughed.

同義詞
  • charmed

    slightly broader and often milder in emotional force

  • captivated

    emphasizes being strongly held by interest or beauty

  • delighted

    focuses more on happiness than on fascination

反義詞
  • unimpressed

    shows no special delight or attraction

  • bored

    suggests the opposite reaction of losing interest

文法句型

be enchanted by + person/thing

grow enchanted with + place/idea

用法筆記

Usually follows be, feel, seem, or look when a person responds with obvious pleasure to music, a place, or another person.