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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
Café 1902, Petit Palais (Paris) Built for the 1900 Universal Exposition, the Petit Palais has been a museum since 1902, and is an enchanting mix of galleries and gardens in metropolitan Paris. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 The problem may be that Allie, as Barbaro plays her, is off-the-charts enchanting. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 5 Aug. 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
  • Clean windows bring more light into a home and make the view more appealing.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • South Korea created a system that catches things early, making a Seoul wellness trip highly appealing for international visitors.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 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
  • The technology is now at the center of a push at the California State Capitol to prohibit law enforcement agencies in the state from possessing or using the devices.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Among the additional counts against Andrew are allegations of making or distributing indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornography.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of possessing
Adjective
  • The house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • The hiring of the Catalan content creator, however, has only served to enrage the public, rather than enticing them to watch the race.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If analyst predictions prove correct and the iPhone Fold tops out at $2,400, Apple will have to find a way to make that enticing through pre-order deals and high trade-in prices.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 23 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
  • Ry then finds unexpected love with charismatic Spanish local Julian (played by Fernando Lindez).
    — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whether by Curry’s charismatic nature or through a perfectionist drive to study, the late artist understood how to expand almost any creative assignment.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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