bewitching

[ bih-wich-ing ]
/ bɪˈwɪtʃ ɪŋ /
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adjective

enchanting; charming; fascinating.

Origin of bewitching

First recorded in 1555–65; bewitch + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM bewitching

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

Words nearby bewitching

bewilder, bewildered, bewildering, bewilderment, bewitch, bewitching, bewray, bexhill, bexley, bey, beyle

Definition for bewitching (2 of 2)

bewitch
[ bih-wich ]
/ bɪˈwɪtʃ /

verb (used with object)

to affect by witchcraft or magic; cast a spell over.
to enchant; charm; fascinate: The painter bewitched the crowd with his latest work.

verb (used without object)

to cause someone to be enchanted; cast a spell over someone: She lost her power to bewitch.

Origin of bewitch

First recorded in 1175–1225, bewitch is from the Middle English word biwicchen. See be-, witch

OTHER WORDS FROM bewitch

Words related to bewitching

alluring, enticing, fascinating, charming, engaging, luring, tempting, enthralling, winning, enchanting, captivating, beautiful, desirable, glamorous, lovely, pretty, seductive, winsome

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British Dictionary definitions for bewitching

bewitch
/ (bɪˈwɪtʃ) /

verb (tr)

to attract and fascinate; enchant
to cast a spell over

Derived forms of bewitch

bewitching, adjective bewitchingly, adverb

Word Origin for bewitch

C13 bewicchen; see be-, witch