entrancing
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of entrancing
First recorded in 1835–45; entrance 2 + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Frank Gehry, as he became, told me that MTT was already an entrancing showman.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The 17th-century painter’s depiction of the biblical figure, who has left behind her life of sin, is a work of entrancing details and pervading stillness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The lyric, "I'll cry my eyes violet", refers to the star's famously entrancing eyes; and the line "what could you possibly get for the girl who has everything" namechecks one of her films.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It is not necessary to know the backstory of the picture and its title to find it entrancing, but its history is a rich one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Although he was not a religious person, seeing the skyline made him feel what is called in Latin the mysterium tremendum et fascinans—that stomach-flipping mix of awestruck fear and entrancing fascination.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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