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bewitching

American  
[bih-wich-ing] / bɪˈwɪtʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. enchanting; charming; fascinating.


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Etymology

Origin of bewitching

First recorded in 1555–65; bewitch + -ing 2


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The title track, which emphasizes the rapper’s new level of stardom, is anchored by a gleaming flip of Linda Clifford’s “Never Gonna Stop,” just four notes circling in a bewitching loop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

She conjures a bewitching onscreen presence that many of her contemporaries could only dream of, pulling the viewer’s gaze with a single glare from her steely eyes or the quiver of her chin.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

Outflanked by cruel and fickle gods at every turn, legendary Greek hero Odysseus outsmarted a one-eyed giant, suffered through the bewitching Sirens’ song and braved the Underworld’s dead denizens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

When Conlon conducts the final performance of the company’s bewitching production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Sunday afternoon that will also mark his last appearance as L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

And from his point of view it looks like Sien has cast a spell on Vincent, bewitching him into thinking he loves her.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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