“The dancer could ensorcell even the most bored audience with her captivating performances.”
Noun
1. Enchant; fascinate.
Example Sentences
Word Origin
Old French, mid-16th century
Why this word?
“Ensorcell” — meaning “to captivate” or “to enchant” — shares the same roots as “sorcerer” in French. In Old French, a “sorcier” was a magician or a wizard, but the Latin root “sors” had more to do with fate than magic. However, the English word “magic” comes from the Persian language. In Old Persian, a “magus” was a magician with otherworldly powers.