enchant

Definition

To attract and delight, to charm.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "New Jersey was reeling on Wednesday from the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which has caused catastrophic flooding here in Hoboken and in other New York City suburbs, destroyed entire neighborhoods across the state and wiped out iconic boardwalks in shore towns that had enchanted generations of vacationgoers."
• "With the aid of his eponymous pipes, a satyr is capable of weaving a wide variety of melodic spells designed to enchant others and bring them in line with his capricious desires."