bewitching

American

[bih-wich-ing] / bɪˈwɪtʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

enchanting; charming; fascinating.

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Etymology

Origin of bewitching

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

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bewitching

Curry pressed a bewitching soulfulness through all those layers of spirit gum and latex.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

A bewitching survey looks at the unexpected, centuries-old genesis of the divination cards, and the ways they endured and changed in the modern era.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 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

Gloriously unpredictable and, at times, impossible to read, they are wildly entertaining - bewildering, bewitching, brilliant.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026

The fox would stare at him, looking deep into his eyes, bewitching him until he rose to follow it to its lair.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

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