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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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It is not only residents of Ganvie who find the waterway enchanting.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

By mile 83, the Amargosa Hotel and Opera House appear — one of the strangest and most enchanting landmarks in the Mojave.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

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 • Dec. 9, 2025

The directors paint an enchanting vision of the only time in life when everything is intoxicatingly new.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Granny’s home in Jackson was an enchanting place to explore.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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