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bewitching

[bih-wich-ing]

be·witch·ing

[bih-wich-ing]
adjective
enchanting; charming; fascinating.

Origin:
1555–65; bewitch + -ing2

be·witch·ing·ly, adverb
un·be·witch·ing, adjective
un·be·witch·ing·ly, adverb

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be·witch

[bih-wich]
verb (used with object)
1.
to affect by witchcraft or magic; cast a spell over.
2.
to enchant; charm; fascinate.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English biwicchen. See be-, witch

be·witch·er, noun
be·witch·er·y, noun
be·witch·ing·ness, noun
be·witch·ment, noun
un·be·witched, adjective


2. captivate, enrapture, transport.

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bewitch (bɪˈwɪtʃ)
 
vb
1.  to attract and fascinate; enchant
2.  to cast a spell over
 
[C13 bewicchen; see be-, witch]
 
be'witching
 
adj
 
be'witchingly
 
adv

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