enchant
verb (used with object)
to subject to magical influence; bewitch.
were enchanting
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past progressiveof enchant.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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They try to recreate beats and shots from their animated predecessors, defiantly ignoring the possibility that certain musical sequences and choices were enchanting and vibrant because they were animated, not in spite of it.
From Washington Times ● May 23, 2023
A very charming central dance showed her being courted by Mr. Cheong, whose large fan sometimes protected her and sometimes screened her; the various ways he drew her into his embrace were enchanting.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2015
The purple tops of the distant hills were enchanting and stood as huge sentinels of the scene below.
From Marguerite Verne by Rebecca Agatha Armour
The clothes of course were enchanting, the richness of the materials and hand embroidery marvellous; her jewelry was never ending.
From Java Head by Joseph Hergesheimer
The lakes, the flowers, the level prairies and distant knolls, but most of all the oak openings were enchanting, and in one of these my cabin would stand.
From Half a Century by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm
