enchanting
Use Enchanting in a sentence
tɪŋ, -ˈtʃɑn- adjective
charming; captivating: an enchanting smile.
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verb (used with object)
1.
to subject to magical influence; bewitch: fairytales about witches who enchant handsome princes and beautiful maidens.
2.
to delight to a high degree: Her gaiety and wit have enchanted us all.
3.
to impart a magic quality or effect to.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French enchanter < Latin incantāre to put a spell on; see incantation
1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French enchanter < Latin incantāre to put a spell on; see incantation
Related forms
un·en·chant·ed, adjective
Synonyms
2. fascinate, attract; captivate, enrapture.
2. fascinate, attract; captivate, enrapture.
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World English Dictionary
enchant (ɪnˈtʃɑːnt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to cast a spell on; bewitch |
| 2. | to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm |
| [C14: from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre to chant a spell, from cantāre to chant, from canere to sing] | |
| en'chanter | |
| —n | |
| en'chantress | |
| —fem n | |
| enchanting (ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| pleasant; delightful | |
| en'chantingly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
enchant
late 14c., lit. and fig., from Fr. enchanter, from L. incantare (see enchantment). Related: Enchanting. Enchanted in weakened sense of "delighted" is from 1590s.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
It isn't often nowadays that a ballet production can be described as enchanting.
Coming from an adult, this can be either enchanting or immature and bothersome.
It is a special place and one that is enchanting to visit.
It is a troubled place that can't help being enchanting at the same time.
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