What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enchant
Example
The fairy tale enchanted the children with its magical story. [enchant: verb]
Example
The beauty of the sunset enchanted the couple, leaving them speechless. [enchanted: past tense]
mesmerize
Example
The snake charmer mesmerized the audience with his hypnotic performance. [mesmerize: verb]
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the crowd, leaving them in awe. [mesmerized: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enchant and mesmerize are both less common words in everyday language, but enchant is slightly more common than mesmerize.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between enchant and mesmerize?
Both enchant and mesmerize are formal words that are typically used in written or literary contexts, but enchant can also be used in informal speech.
