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enchantment

DEFINITIONS OF: enchantment

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n a magical spell

Synonyms:
bewitchment
Type of:
black art, black magic, necromancy, sorcery
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

n a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

Synonyms:
spell, trance
Types:
possession
being controlled by passion or the supernatural
captivation, fascination
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
Type of:
mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state
(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic

n a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

Synonyms:
captivation, enthrallment, fascination
Type of:
liking
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
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