enchanting

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adjective

en·​chant·​ing in-ˈchan-tiŋ How to pronounce enchanting (audio)
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Synonyms of enchanting
: powerfully pleasing, appealing, or delightful : charming
enchanting music
an enchanting story
a book with enchanting illustrations
One of the most enchanting museums in London is also one of the world's most important for architectural and design drawings.—Allison Eckardt Ledes
enchantingly adverb
an enchantingly beautiful landscape
A young woman … smiled out at us enchantingly … —Stephanie Burgis

enchanting

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present participle of enchant

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Adjective visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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Sharing the rooftop with Watr, the pool setting is enchanting, surrounded by gleaming high-rises and overlooking the lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 The hit Crave original charts the enchanting romance of rival players Russian prodigy Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) and Canadian golden boy Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams). — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens With her enchanting nose twitch and signature pointed eyebrows, Montgomery performed her magic starring as Samantha Stephens. — Justine Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026 Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting world of dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the regal Sugar Plum Fairy — brought to life through exceptional dancers and the direction of Vladimir Issaev. — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanting

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First Known Use

Adjective

1589, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enchanting was in 1589

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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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enchanting

adjective
en·​chant·​ing
in-ˈchant-iŋ
: having great charm and attraction
enchantingly adverb
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