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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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Seraphine Segal still lives where she has for decades, in a Studio City house with her artist’s studio set in her enchanting garden.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

The enchanting and rhythmic “Dirty Harry” also examines war and soldiers, with its single cover even giving a nod to Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Kline’s timing is sublime, whether he’s immersed in Richard’s narcissism or enchanting a crowd of locals with an excerpt from, again, “Hamlet.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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