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bewitching

American  
[bih-wich-ing] / bɪˈwɪtʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. enchanting; charming; fascinating.


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Etymology

Origin of bewitching

First recorded in 1555–65; bewitch + -ing 2


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She conjures a bewitching onscreen presence that many of her contemporaries could only dream of, pulling the viewer’s gaze with a single glare from her steely eyes or the quiver of her chin.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

It’s an enchanting companion to a bewitching exhibition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

When Conlon conducts the final performance of the company’s bewitching production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Sunday afternoon that will also mark his last appearance as L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

What’s so bewitching about Mexico City, and the country at large, Iñárritu thinks, is the people’s worldview and how they confront their realities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026

They also interact with particles in the upper atmosphere to create the bewitching veils of light known as the auroras.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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