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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
Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 Frances is a young writer navigating the labyrinth of adulthood and her narration is close and touching, and to this author, entirely enchanting. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
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 It was broadcast worldwide, enchanting some 30 million viewers. — Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 19 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
  • And, fortuitously for would-be sponsors, something happened in tennis that made these arrangements even more appealing.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Amy and Rosie are intensely appealing women, yet their lives with men have been a washout.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of appealing
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.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • 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.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • Derico Lowery, 31, was charged with first-degree murder and possessing a firearm as a felon in connection with the death of De’Tavion Marques Levi, 28, of Des Moines.
    — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Pennsylvania does not have a statewide law that broadly prohibits adults from possessing alcohol outdoors.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of possessing
Adjective
  • The Fantasticks After a record 42-year run Off Broadway, this charming little musical about parents who pretend to feud to get each other’s kids to fall in love is finally hitting Broadway — with a twist.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the procedure transformed him into an unstable super-soldier — capable of being magnetically charming one moment and dangerously chilling the next.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • For consumers, the idea behind Insilico's latest drug research is enticing enough − take a new drug and reverse your biological clock a few years.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Once viewed only as a source of capital, today Saudi Arabia is enticing technology companies to come and do business.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of enticing
Verb
  • For birdwatching in colder climates, the Highlands of Scotland are endlessly bewitching.
    — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That all led up to what remains her signature role as Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, bewitching audiences for eight seasons.
    — JP Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Definition of bewitching
Adjective
  • Moore’s Mona finds herself in the thrall of a charismatic community theater director played, in a delightful bit of typecasting, by Paul Giamatti.
    — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
  • At the heart of this imbroglio unfolds a gallery of colorful characters, all revolving around an ultra-charismatic art dealer.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • This time the central crime revolves around a severed finger that is sent to the high school, and a mysterious — potentially nefarious — new teacher captivating their children.
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Get the latest news, exclusive reveals, announcements, and behind-the-scenes insight into the stories and characters captivating readers across the Absolute line.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of captivating

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

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