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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
Moss has its place in a yard, adding plush texture to a rock bed, or enchanting ground cover beneath a canopy of trees. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Odysseus even implies that his delay in getting home might have as much to do with a guilty conscience as with intervening gods or the enchanting sorceress named Calypso. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 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
  • Focus on the actual daily work of a potential new role, not just its appealing identity.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The quantity is appealing, but in the return from Atlanta, who is a true impact player/pitcher to help fill part of Skubal’s shoes?
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 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
  • Sheriff’s officials said he previously had been arrested on suspicion of possessing an assault weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone possessing marijuana for personal use can be jailed for a month, while distribution and sales are punishable by up to 10 years’ imprisonment depending on the amount seized.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of possessing
Adjective
  • Ovington Gardens and Ovington Square are both lined with charming Victorian townhouses—one of which has just hit the market.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • An 8cm pile of true New Zealand wool gives this shag rug a charming bedhead quality.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • 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
  • Favorite examples include installing mirrors in elevators and enticing customers to tolerate waits with the promise of free goods or services.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 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
  • Leatherwood will play Fox Thornton, Brendan’s best friend and fellow fisherman, a charismatic ladies’ man whose easy charm masks a deeper loyalty and vulnerability.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Leatherwood is set to play Fox Thornton, Brendan’s best friend and fellow fisherman, a charismatic ladies’ man whose easy charm masks a deeper loyalty and vulnerability.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • These early pages, which focus on Orzabal’s unconventional upbringing, paint captivating scenes of family life, with his parents, Georges and Margaret, emerging as vivid, complicated characters.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His sets are widely hailed for their musical diversity, experimental nature and captivating energy.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Definition of captivating

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