NYT Dictionary

ENCHANTMENT

/ɪnˈt͡ʃænt.mənt/
Nounen-CHANT-menten-chant-ment · 3 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

The act of enchanting or the feeling of being enchanted.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English enchauntement, from Old French enchantement.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bewitchmentensorcellmenthexincantationspellcantripchantmentcharmconjurationcraft

Antonyms

unbewitching

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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