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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Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become summer sisters. Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 The enchanting tale of Amélie Poulain introduced international audiences to a lonely girl with an active imagination. Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 Garden Figurine Every fairy garden needs a few enchanting creatures to truly bring it to life. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Chris Apfelstadt of Light Up Columbus explains that this secret garden project is an example of how expertly layered lighting can an outdoor space into an enchanting retreat. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 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

Cite this Entry

“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

enchanting

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

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