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

enchantingly adverb

an enchantingly beautiful landscape

A young woman … smiled out at us enchantingly …

—Stephanie Burgis

Synonyms

• appealing
• charming
• charismatic
• attractive
• fascinating
• seductive

Examples of enchanting in a Sentence

visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, the estate has been meticulously preserved as a museum, offering visitors a rare peek into Miami’s Gilded Age and a chance to wander one of the most enchanting historic estates in the South. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

The park is best visited in spring or fall for mild weather, though the park is also pretty enchanting in the winter. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025

Still, that doesn’t stop him from having one of the most enchanting smiles. —Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025

These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry. —Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enchanting

• decanting
• implanting
• replanting
• supplanting
• transplanting
• canting
• chanting
• granting
• panting
• planting
• ranting
• slanting

Kids Definition

enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing

in-ˈchant-iŋ

: having great charm and attraction

enchantingly adverb