beguiling
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- beguilingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of beguiling
First recorded in 1575–1600; beguil(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Strong, who won an Olivier Award for his performance in Ivo van Hove’s revival of Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge,” exposes the boyish vulnerability within the sophisticated politician in his sympathetically beguiling portrayal.
From Los Angeles Times
Smith agrees and his version of Bunny is more beguiling and dangerous, and his appeal makes his downfall harder to dismiss.
From BBC
Yet the pudgy former late-night sidekick is beguiling viewers on the 34th season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
From Salon
Her engaging voice is populated by a large cast of beguiling characters, settings are enriched with vivid details, all of it grounded by a compelling story line.
From Los Angeles Times
The image is, typically for the film, delicately beguiling.
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