enchanting

[ en-chan-ting, -chahn- ]
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adjective
  1. charming; captivating: an enchanting smile.

Origin of enchanting

1
First recorded in 1545–55; enchant + -ing2

Other words from enchanting

  • en·chant·ing·ly, adverb

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How to use enchanting in a sentence

  • She therefore yielded enchantingly when he enveloped her, smothered her, stormed her lips, and even pulled her hair.

    Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
  • At twelve years of age this young marvel danced enchantingly, rode like a riding-master, and fenced to perfection.

  • The faces are enchantingly painted, the hair shining and arranged in numerous wonderful designs.

    The Double Spy | Dan T. Moore
  • Young McKenzie found himself in an enchantingly novel world of seafaring and learning something new every day.

    The Viking Blood | Frederick William Wallace
  • Here is the story of the loss of Eden, told enchantingly, musically, and in the grand style.

    Obiter Dicta | Augustine Birrell

British Dictionary definitions for enchanting

enchanting

/ (ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. pleasant; delightful

Derived forms of enchanting

  • enchantingly, adverb

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