as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a bewitching woman who has never lacked for suitors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in possessing
to cast a spell on
a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bewitching
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
The bewitching hue is largely due to the thousands of copper pennies tossed into its crystal-clear waters over time.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
News of a third installment of the bewitching films was announced in 2023 by Sean Bailey, former President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bewitching
Adjective
Can the bewitching kindness be disassociated from the defining unkindness at the heart of Southern history, visible in the portraits of Confederates in the lobby of the Lafayette Hotel?
—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
The bewitching hue is largely due to the thousands of copper pennies tossed into its crystal-clear waters over time.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
What, exactly, is so bewitching about padel?
—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
News of a third installment of the bewitching films was announced in 2023 by Sean Bailey, former President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bewitching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitching
Adjective
-
This condominium also has another appealing feature.
-
Rushing in and risking a possible violation is not an appealing gamble.
Verb
-
But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it.
-
In 1999, authorities jailed Gadd for possessing child pornography.
Verb
-
Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
-
Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
Adjective
-
With bright feathers that look painted on, colorful birds are typically pretty and charismatic poster species for conservation.
-
In 2025's Marty Supreme, the New York native took on the role of the charismatic hustler Marty Mauser.
Verb
-
The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors.
-
The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
Verb
-
Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.
-
So there's a very famous example of Fidel Castro inviting Ted Turner down to Cuba and charming him and then being on the program.
Adjective
-
On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
-
But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
Verb
-
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
-
Fast forward to 2020, and Middleton welcomed Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to Buckingham Palace while wearing a sapphire pendant that bore a striking resemblance to the stone in Diana’s necklace.
Cite this Entry
“Bewitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitching. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
