What does bewitched mean?
Bewitched means Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft..
Bewitched
/bɪˈwɪt͡ʃt/ · adjective
Meaning
Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft..
Definitions by Sense
- Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft.
- (Of a person) entranced, charmed, fascinated, as though subject to a magical influence.
- 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
Antonyms for bewitched
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bewitched
- most bewitched
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bewitched?
Common synonyms include enchanted, ensorcelled, spellbound, bespelled.
What is the opposite of bewitched?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bewitched in a sentence?
"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."
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