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 of enchanting

• 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

And at the end of the night, all roads lead to TBar for an enchanting digestivo under the stars on the hotel’s iconic terrace. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

The enchanting attraction is home to over 119 caves. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026

Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono showcase. —Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026

Your words and ideas are especially enchanting to others. —Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

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