enchanting 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈchan-tiŋ How to pronounce enchanting (audio)
Definition of enchantingnext
as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place

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verb

present participle of enchant
1
as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality

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2
as in possessing
to cast a spell on out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all

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3
as in mesmerizing
to hold the attention of as if by a spell the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe

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Recent Examples of enchanting
Adjective
When Yves Saint Laurent set up a home in Marrakech in the late 1960s, his enchanting lifestyle offered the world a rare glimpse into the world of Moroccan interiors. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Despite the changes, Swift and Kelce’s ceremony still looked enchanting. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Equally enchanting this fashion month were Celine’s colorful leather pouches—particularly in cobalt blue, a trending hue—as seen on Ramya Giangola and Yumi Shin below. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
  1. appealing
  2. fascinating
  3. possessing
  4. charming
  5. enticing
  6. bewitching
  7. charismatic
  8. captivating
Adjective
  • The Max2 is an appealing option for content creators who want to take advantage of the creative possibilities of a 360-degree video camera, as well as surfers, snowboarders, motorcyclists, and others who want to get the whole world in the shot.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But what makes this jewelry trend especially appealing is the opportunity to make it entirely your own.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of appealing
Verb
  • From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • The terms of his release prohibited him from possessing firearms or committing another federal, state or local crime.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, on charges of possessing child pornography.
    — Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of possessing
Adjective
  • Tangier is a charming tangle of small houses connected by narrow roads traversed by golf carts and exceedingly few cars.
    — John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Queenslanders are delightful and charming, and have become recognizable to millions of viewers around the world who tune into Brisbane's most famous export, Bluey.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • This democratization would be yet another brick in the road toward a new generation enticing the James Beard Awards to the city’s door.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Chicago lawmakers are reluctant to help the Bears leave the city, which makes long-shot ideas like the Rate Field plan enticing.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of enticing
Verb
  • Those fully committed to the Halloween spirit can indulge in bewitching burgundies, inky blacks, and other delightfully dark shades.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its origins lie in the real persecution of Urbain Grandier, a priest in 17th-century France accused of bewitching a convent of nuns.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of bewitching
Adjective
  • The series will explore whether the accusations made against Gough, a charismatic TO-7 officer known for a string of organized crime takedowns, is a deliberate distraction from a bigger threat lurking in the shadows.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In the 1930s, a charismatic Followers preacher named Walter White left Idaho for Oregon City, then a lively hub for the timber and paper industries.
    — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • Circumnavigation trips give travelers a 360-degree view of captivating island destinations.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
  • There needs to be a physical aspect to the release that’s captivating to a wide audience — as of now, streaming alone won’t be enough of a difference-maker.
    — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of captivating

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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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