enchanting
adjective
en·chant·ing
in-ˈchan-tiŋ 
en-
: 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
Allison Eckardt Ledes
enchantingly
adverb
an enchantingly beautiful landscape
A young woman … smiled out at us enchantingly …
—Stephanie Burgis
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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Behind the bed, past the requisite sunken bath, lies an enchanting lovers’ garden with a plunge pool, a cascading outdoor shower, and a daybed for two.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Lim would know firsthand, of course, given Phlur’s undisputed popularity; the brand who, arguably, put the body mist back on the map with its enchanting scents at accessible price points.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
With its enchanting chord progression and gurgling 808s, the song is a case study in Esdeekid’s appeal.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
For couples seeking a more intimate and refined Valentine’s Day, Sophia’s Trattoria offers a quietly enchanting evening.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Lim would know firsthand, of course, given Phlur’s undisputed popularity; the brand who, arguably, put the body mist back on the map with its enchanting scents at accessible price points.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
With its enchanting chord progression and gurgling 808s, the song is a case study in Esdeekid’s appeal.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
For couples seeking a more intimate and refined Valentine’s Day, Sophia’s Trattoria offers a quietly enchanting evening.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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