Delighted and charmed in a magical way, feeling as if under a pleasant spell of wonder and joy. This combines fascination with a sense of magical delight and positive emotion.
From Old French 'enchanter,' meaning 'to sing a magical formula over,' from Latin 'incantare' meaning 'to chant.' The word originally referred to casting spells through song but evolved to describe the feeling of being delightfully charmed.
Enchantment activates both wonder and joy circuits in the brain simultaneously, creating a unique emotional cocktail that's particularly powerful in childhood but remains accessible throughout life. This state is crucial for creativity and openness to new experiences, which is why we often feel most innovative when enchanted by something.
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