enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing in-ˈchan-tiŋ How to pronounce enchanting (audio)
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Synonyms of enchantingnext
: powerfully pleasing, appealing, or delightful : charming
enchanting music
an enchanting story
a book with enchanting illustrations
One of the most enchanting museums in London is also one of the world's most important for architectural and design drawings.Allison Eckardt Ledes
enchantingly adverb
an enchantingly beautiful landscape
A young woman … smiled out at us enchantingly Stephanie Burgis

Examples of enchanting in a Sentence

visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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There is an enchanting atmosphere given by the feeling of the end of summer and the hard work of the grape pickers. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 Guests can also purchase an interactive light-up Snowflake Wand to use throughout the Holiday Light Spectacular experience to make the time that much more enchanting. Drink Eat Relax Events, Charlotte Observer, 12 Dec. 2025 Another favorite of mine is the Tubereuse scent, which is an enchanting floral fragrance that instantly transports me to greener pastures. Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025 Tucked down a narrow alleyway off the Sunset Strip lies one of Hollywood’s most enchanting shops. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enchanting

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enchanting was in 1589

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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

enchanting

adjective
en·​chant·​ing
in-ˈchant-iŋ
: having great charm and attraction
enchantingly adverb

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