Enchantment \En*chant"ment\, n. [F. enchantement.]

1. The act of enchanting; the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells, or charms; incantation.

After the last enchantment you did here. --Shak.

2. The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted; as, to break an enchantment.

3. That which captivates the heart and senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly delights.

Such an enchantment as there is in words. --South.

Syn: Incantation; necromancy; magic; sorcery; witchcraft; spell; charm; fascination; witchery.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)