Antonyms for disenchantment

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dis-en-chant, -chahnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt

Definition of disenchantment

Origin : 1580s, from Middle French desenchanter (13c.), from des- (see dis-) + enchanter "to enchant" (see enchant). Related: Disenchanted; disenchanting; disenchantment. Carlyle coined disenchantress (1831).

As in disappointment : noun mental upset; displeasure

Example sentences :

"Nowadays we get it all through the winter," said the Baron with a gesture of disenchantment.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Disappointment and disenchantment were falling on John Storm at every step.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

The age of ten is the age of disenchantment—for those of us who can take a hint.
Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair

They are its victims: the victims of disgust, of disenchantment—often of remorse.
Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad

I conclude the disenchantment will arrive only too early at last.
Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever

I was conscious of a disenchantment, begun by Victoria, continued by the Baron.
Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope

I am older now, but the hour of disenchantment has not yet come upon me—nor ever will.
Extract from : « The Quadroon » by Mayne Reid

Birthdays, like Christmas days, were made for disenchantment.
Extract from : « The Dark Flower » by John Galsworthy

The result of her disenchantment was in no degree the overthrow of her political faith.
Extract from : « Famous Women: George Sand » by Bertha Thomas

He faced her with a sense of dread—apprehensive of some disenchantment.
Extract from : « The Light of the Star » by Hamlin Garland

Synonyms for disenchantment

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