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Synonyms

enchanting

American  
[en-chan-ting, -chahn-] / ɛnˈtʃæn tɪŋ, -ˈtʃɑn- /

adjective

  1. charming; captivating.

    an enchanting smile.


enchanting British  
/ ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ /

adjective

  1. pleasant; delightful

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Other Word Forms

  • enchantingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of enchanting

First recorded in 1545–55; enchant + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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His writing is sinewy and unsparing, as enchanting and hair-raising as the forest itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

Münter’s world seems enchanting—although, outside of the Milwaukee Art Museum, which owns the only large public collection of her work in the U.S., it’s not easy for Americans to gain entry.

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There’s something enchanting about candlelight—something uncanny and otherworldly.

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Lolita Chakrabarti’s smart adaptation rode the magic carpet of Max Webster’s staging, which had the most enchanting menagerie of puppets since “The Lion King.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rousseau’s make-believe world, beautifully abundant, unfolds like a series of enchanting though dramatic dioramas in the last gallery.

From The Wall Street Journal