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verb (used with object), -guiled, -guil·ing.
1.
to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
2.
to take away from by cheating or deceiving (usually followed by of): to be beguiled of money.
3.
to charm or divert: a multitude of attractions to beguile the tourist.
4.
to pass (time) pleasantly: beguiling the long afternoon with a good book.
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Beguiled
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example Sentences
- He was immediately beguiled by the company's light-hearted approach.
- Voters who meet him in person are beguiled by his big smile and southern twinkle.
- Defined by geologic wonders and the tribes who roam its edges, this vast desert wilderness has beguiled travelers for centuries.
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