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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