încântat

Încântat is a Romanian adjective and the past participle of the verb a încânta, meaning to delight, enchant or charm. In contemporary Romanian it describes a person who feels pleased or impressed, or something that provokes such feelings. The form agrees with gender and number: încântat (masculine singular), încântată (feminine singular), încântați (masculine plural), încântate (feminine plural).

It can function as a predicate adjective: "Sunt încântat de rezultat" (I am delighted with the result). It is also used with de to indicate the source of delight: "încântat de cadou" (delighted with the gift). The noun derived from the verb is încântare, and related adjectives include încântător/încântătoare (enchanting, captivating).

Etymology: the word is derived from a încânta, meaning to delight or enchant. Its development is linked to the broader Romance tradition, with debates about the exact path, but it is commonly associated with Latin incantare meaning to enchant, possibly mediated through French enchanter or other Romance languages. The precise route into Romanian is not definitively settled, but the semantic core—delight and charm—remains clear.

See also: încântare, încântător/încântătoare, a încânta. The term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to express pleasure, admiration or a sense of being impressed by something or someone.