enchantment

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/ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ · en-chant-ment

The state of being delighted or charmed, often through magic or beauty.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being delighted or charmed, often through magic or beauty.

دلچسپی یا جادو کی حالت، جو خوشی یا محبت کا باعث بنتی ہے۔

سحر

sahar

Synonyms

fascinationcharmdelightکششدلچسپیسحر

Antonyms

disenchantmentdisillusionmentboredomبے زاریتنہائیتناؤ

Common Collocations

  • magical enchantment
  • ethereal enchantment
  • enchantment of nature

Example Sentences

The enchantment of the forest left us speechless.

جنگل کی سحر نے ہمیں بے زبان کر دیا۔

Jangal ki sahar ne humein be zabaan kar diya.

Her singing had a magical enchantment that captivated everyone.

اس کی گائیکی میں ایک جادوئی سحر تھا جو سب کو متوجہ کر دیتا تھا۔

Us ki gaayki mein ek jadoo'i sahar tha jo sab ko mutawajjah kar deta tha.

The enchantment of the night sky was truly mesmerizing.

رات کے آسمان کا سحر حقیقت میں دلکش تھا۔

Raat ke aasmaan ka sahar haqeeqat mein dilkash tha.

Easily Confused With

captivation:Captivation refers specifically to the state of being captivated, whereas enchantment often implies a magical or beautiful charm.

Word Family

enchant
verbسحر کرنا
enchanting
adjectiveدلچسپ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an enchanted forest where everything feels magical.

Envision a fairy-tale scene with sparkling lights and enchanting creatures.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھولوں کا جو رنگ ہے، وہ سحر ہے لازوال چاندنی رات میں چھپا، ایک جادو ہے بے مثال

Phoolon ka jo rang hai, woh sahar hai laazwal Chaandni raat mein chhupa, aik jadoo hai be misaal

The color of flowers is an everlasting enchantment; hidden in the moonlit night, there is an unparalleled magic.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جھوٹ کا سحر کافی دیر چلتا ہے۔

Jhoot ka sahar kaafi der chalta hai.

The enchantment of lies lasts a long time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "enchanter" — to charm or cast a spell

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from the Old French word 'enchanter', which means to cast a spell or charm, particularly in a magical context.