ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bewitched

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɪˈwɪt͡ʃt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Bewitched is an adjective meaning Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft.

Meaning

Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft.

More Meanings

  1. (Of a person) entranced, charmed, fascinated, as though subject to a magical influence.
  2. simple past and past participle of bewitch

Example Sentences

"I have heard my grandmother tell that story, and she used also to tell another about a mill-goblin somewhere up in the country, where no one could get anything ground at the mill, it was so bewitched."

Synonyms for bewitched

Depending on context, synonyms include enchanted, ensorcelled, spellbound, bespelled, charmed, cursed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enchanted, ensorcelled, enrapt, charmed, spellbound, mesmerized.

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