enchanting

[ en-chan-ting, -chahn- ]

/ ɛnˈtʃæn tɪŋ, -ˈtʃɑn- /

charming; captivating: an enchanting smile.

Origin of enchanting

First recorded in 1545–55; enchant + -ing²

en·chant·ing·ly, adverb

Never had the sky been so blue, the air so soft, the woods so enchantingly beautiful.

The Road to Understanding |Eleanor H. Porter
The crowning glory of Nassau is the unrivalled bay, with its enchantingly clear, crystal water.

Cuba Past and Present |Richard Davey
On this side of the Bidassoa the temperature is enchantingly mild, and I find the atmosphere usually so in this country.

Letters to an Unknown |Prosper Mrime
As her exterior, so her whole character is enchantingly fresh and matter-of-fact.

Her Royal Highness Woman |Max O'Rell

Her voice was enchantingly sweet, and she touched the lute with the most ravishing dexterity.

The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, Part I. |Tobias Smollett

enchanting

/ (ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ) /

pleasant; delightful

enchantingly, adverb