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be⋅witch⋅ing

[bi-wich-ing]

–adjective

enchanting; charming; fascinating.

Origin:
1555–65; bewitch + -ing ²

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be·witch (bĭ-wĭch') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. be·witched, be·witch·ing, be·witch·es

To place under one's power by or as if by magic; cast a spell over.
To captivate completely; entrance. See Synonyms at charm.

[Middle English biwicchen : probably bi-, be- + wicchen (from Old English wiccian, from wicce, witch, or wicca, sorcerer); see weg- in Indo-European roots.]
be·witch'er n., be·witch'er·y n., be·witch'ing·ly adv.

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bewitching
adjective
capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman"

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Bewitching

Be*witch"ing\, a. Having power to bewitch or fascinate; enchanting; captivating; charming. -- Be*witch"ing*ly, adv. -- Be*witch"ing*ness, n.

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