entrancing

[ en-tran-sing, -trahn- ]
/ ɛnˈtræn sɪŋ, -ˈtrɑn- /
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adjective

delightful; enchanting.

Origin of entrancing

First recorded in 1835–45; entrance2 + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM entrancing

en·tranc·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby entrancing

entrain, entrammel, entrance, entrance pupil, entranceway, entrancing, entrant, entrap, entrapment, entrapment neuropathy, entre nous

Definition for entrancing (2 of 2)

entrance 2
[ en-trans, -trahns ]
/ ɛnˈtræns, -ˈtrɑns /

verb (used with object), en·tranced, en·tranc·ing.

to fill with delight or wonder; enrapture.
to put into a trance: to be hypnotically entranced.

Origin of entrance

2
First recorded in 1585–95; en-1 + trance1

OTHER WORDS FROM entrance

en·trance·ment, noun un·en·tranced, adjective

Words related to entrancing

enticing, fascinating, delightful, rapturous, winsome, orphic

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British Dictionary definitions for entrancing (1 of 2)

entrance 1
/ (ˈɛntrəns) /

noun

the act or an instance of entering; entry
a place for entering, such as a door or gate
  1. the power, liberty, or right of entering; admission
  2. (as modifier)an entrance fee
the coming of an actor or other performer onto a stage

Word Origin for entrance

C16: from French, from entrer to enter

British Dictionary definitions for entrancing (2 of 2)

entrance 2
/ (ɪnˈtrɑːns) /

verb (tr)

to fill with wonder and delight; enchant
to put into a trance; hypnotize

Derived forms of entrance

entrancement, noun entrancing, adjective