enchantress
noun
en·chant·ress
in-ˈchan-trəs 
en-
1
: a woman who practices magic : sorceress
2
: a fascinating or beautiful woman
Examples of enchantress in a Sentence
when misfortune occurred, it was not uncommon for some unpopular woman of the village to be branded an enchantress
Scarlett O'Hara is one of literature's most celebrated enchantresses.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2026
Hahn starred in Marvel series Agatha All Along, reprising her role of the magical enchantress who causes all sorts of trouble for both good and bad guys.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Taking inspiration from the Greek enchantress Circe, the fragrance embodies her mythical characteristics of seduction and power, alongside rebellion and creation.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
It’s named for the enchantress sent by the devil to seduce and destroy the Christian crusaders aiming to capture the city of Jerusalem.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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“Enchantress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchantress. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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enchantress
noun
en·chant·ress
in-ˈchan-trəs
1
: a woman who practices magic : sorceress
2
: a fascinating or beautiful woman
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