To enchant means to delight someone so completely that they feel almost under a magical spell. When a storyteller enchants an audience, listeners forget everything else and get lost in the tale. A beautiful piano performance might enchant a concert hall, leaving everyone mesmerized.

You can be enchanted by a person, like when you meet someone so interesting and kind that you can't help but want to spend more time with them. You can be enchanted by a place, like a forest path dappled with sunlight that makes you feel like you've stepped into another world. Books, movies, and music can all enchant us when they transport our minds and emotions completely.

The feeling of enchantment combines wonder, joy, and a touch of magic. It's stronger than simply liking something. When you're truly enchanted, you're caught up in delight, fascinated and charmed in a way that feels almost like magic, even though no actual spells are involved. A person who enchants others has a special gift for creating that sense of wonder and delight.