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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In its first, most romantic act, Hamnet is enchanting and fanciful; Agnes traipses through the lush forests of Warwickshire, embarking upon a sweet, awkward courtship with Shakespeare.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2025
With enchanting Christmas markets, stunning lakeside views, and world-class shopping, this Swiss city is the ultimate place to explore during the holidays.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
The Museum of Make Believe is an enchanting place of magical realism that is the brainchild of artist Geoff Mitchell and his wife, writer Amy Mitchell.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
The amusement park transforms into an enchanting holiday wonderland with dazzling lights.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2025
With enchanting Christmas markets, stunning lakeside views, and world-class shopping, this Swiss city is the ultimate place to explore during the holidays.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
The Museum of Make Believe is an enchanting place of magical realism that is the brainchild of artist Geoff Mitchell and his wife, writer Amy Mitchell.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
The amusement park transforms into an enchanting holiday wonderland with dazzling lights.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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