enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing in-ˈchan-tiŋ How to pronounce enchanting (audio)
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Synonyms of enchantingnext
: powerfully pleasing, appealing, or delightful : charming
enchanting music
an enchanting story
a book with enchanting illustrations
One of the most enchanting museums in London is also one of the world's most important for architectural and design drawings.Allison Eckardt Ledes
enchantingly adverb
an enchantingly beautiful landscape
A young woman … smiled out at us enchantingly Stephanie Burgis

Examples of enchanting in a Sentence

visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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In the film, Super Sailor Moon must battle a foe who is out to get the Legendary Silver Crystal from Moon Palace’s enchanting hall. Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026 This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 And enchanting night outings can do wonders for humans, too. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026 Harboring not one but two renegade talents, Tiny Cinema also serves a punk-rock purpose for Weaver, allowing the indie director to present his work in the most enchanting conditions possible. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanting

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enchanting was in 1589

Cite this Entry

“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

enchanting

adjective
en·​chant·​ing
in-ˈchant-iŋ
: having great charm and attraction
enchantingly adverb

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