enchanting
[ en-chan-ting, -chahn- ]
/ ɛnˈtʃæn tɪŋ, -ˈtʃɑn- /
adjective
charming; captivating: an enchanting smile.
OTHER WORDS FROM enchanting
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enchanter's nightshade,
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enchantress,
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enchilada
Definition for enchanting (2 of 2)
enchant
[ en-chant, -chahnt ]
/ ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt /
verb (used with object)
to subject to magical influence; bewitch: fairytales about witches who enchant handsome princes and beautiful maidens.
to delight to a high degree: Her gaiety and wit have enchanted us all.
to impart a magic quality or effect to.
Origin of enchant
1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French
enchanter < Latin
incantāre to put a spell on; see
incantation
SYNONYMS FOR enchant
OTHER WORDS FROM enchant
un·en·chant·ed, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for enchanting
British Dictionary definitions for enchanting (1 of 2)
enchanting
/ (ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ) /
adjective
pleasant; delightful
Derived forms of enchanting
enchantingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for enchanting (2 of 2)
enchant
/ (ɪnˈtʃɑːnt) /
verb (tr)
to cast a spell on; bewitch
to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm
Derived forms of enchant
enchanter, noun enchantress, fem nWord Origin for enchant
C14: from Old French
enchanter, from Latin
incantāre to chant a spell, from
cantāre to chant, from
canere to sing