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entrancement

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of entrancing or the state of being entranced

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The entrancement of a child by the bright lights and other paraphernalia of a pantomime is a magical sight.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ravishment

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: delight, delectation

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English entrance Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English entrancement From entrance + -ment.