enchanting
[ en-chan-ting, -chahn- ]
/ ɛnˈtʃæn tɪŋ, -ˈtʃɑn- /
adjective
charming; captivating: an enchanting smile.
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enchain, enchant, enchanted, enchanter, enchanter's nightshade, enchanting, enchantment, enchantress, enchase, enchaînement, enchilada
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en·chant·ing·ly, adverbDefinition for enchanting (2 of 2)
enchant
[ en-chant, -chahnt ]
/ ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt /
verb (used with object)
to subject to magical influence; bewitch: fairytales about witches who enchant handsome princes and beautiful maidens.
to delight to a high degree: Her gaiety and wit have enchanted us all.
to impart a magic quality or effect to.
Origin of enchant
1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French enchanter < Latin incantāre to put a spell on; see incantation
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enchanting
/ (ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ) /
adjective
pleasant; delightful
Derived Forms
enchantingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for enchanting (2 of 2)
enchant
/ (ɪnˈtʃɑːnt) /
verb (tr)
to cast a spell on; bewitch
to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm
Derived Forms
enchanter, nounenchantress, fem nWord Origin for enchant
C14: from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre to chant a spell, from cantāre to chant, from canere to sing
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