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. [ 1913 Webster ] After the last enchantment you did here. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted; as, to break an enchantment. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. That which captivates the heart and senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly delights. [ 1913 Webster ] Such an enchantment as there is in words. South. Syn. -- Incantation; necromancy; magic; sorcery; witchcraft; spell; charm; fascination; witchery. [ 1913 Webster ] |