NYT Dictionary

ENCHANT

/ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/
VerbNounen-CHANTen-chant · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2024

Meaning

To attract and delight, to charm.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English enchaunten, from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre. Doublet of incant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

captivateenthrallsirenizeallurearrestattractbecharmbeguilebewitchbeckon

Antonyms

counterspelldecharmdehexdisenchantdisillusionunbewitchuncastuncharmuncurseunenchant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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