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
The high-profile wedding came 11 months after Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post, which included several photos from their enchanting garden proposal. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Last week, Pamela Anderson went viral — for her lush, enchanting garden. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026
Verb
It was broadcast worldwide, enchanting some 30 million viewers. — Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026 The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 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
  • If their creations are deemed visually appealing, the males win the ultimate prize — mating privileges.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • To make Chinese legal institutions more appealing, Beijing would need to grant them genuine autonomy rather than merely expecting professionalism in routine cases.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 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
  • Fogel was imprisoned in 2021, sentenced to 14 years on charges of possessing marijuana.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Randy and Ramon Landa were also charged with being a felon possessing a weapon, sheriff’s police said.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of possessing
Adjective
  • At first, Robert’s drunken moves on the dance floor are charming, even if Thom is less than impressed by the spectacle.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • Fall fashion tends to kickstart our lust for the new season as brands start to launch enticing pre-fall collections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the Rays used a less-enticing package to get Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets.
    — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 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
  • Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The song follows a man trying to impress and attract a woman, using Jagger’s famously charismatic stage presence as a metaphor for confidence, swagger and romantic appeal.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • Certification, infrastructure, battery life, noise and operating costs will ultimately decide which of these futuristic VTOL aircraft become everyday machines—and which remain captivating visions of aviation’s future.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The company’s robots made their high-profile debut during China’s 2025 Spring Festival gala, captivating audiences with humanoids capable of walking, running, and performing martial arts.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of captivating

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