Enchantress

usgb/ɪnˈtʃæntrəs/
noun

A woman who is believed to use magic, especially to make people fall in love with her.

In the story, she played the role of an enchantress who used her magic to make the prince fall in love with her.
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Often appears as...

  • beautiful enchantress
  • powerful enchantress

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Literary

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Literary Usage

Used more in fairy tales, fantasy, and mythology than in modern conversation.

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The enchantress in the forest bewitched all who dared enter.
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Gender Specific

Refers exclusively to women. Men with similar qualities might be called 'wizards' or 'sorcerers'.

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The old tales often speak of noble knights and cunning enchantresses.
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Historical Connotation

Historically, enchantresses were sometimes viewed suspiciously or as evil.

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The villagers feared the enchantress, believing she caused the illnesses.
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