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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • enchantingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of enchanting

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

Example Sentences

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Here, a gondolier takes you on a loop around an enchanting residential Naples Island.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The results are a visual version of a word-association exercise, with Mr. Hickey offering curious, observant connections made all the more charming thanks to their enchanting colors and tactility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski find an enchanting balance between storybook allure and adult trickery.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Immediately, the enchanting woman began doting on us, like a tiny yellow butterfly, fluttering about.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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