enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing in-ˈchan-tiŋ 

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: 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

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

Examples of enchanting in a Sentence

visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place

Recent Examples on the Web

Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, Portugal For a sunny New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a stay on the enchanting island of Porto Santo, part of the Madeira archipelago. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Easton offers readers a delightful rom-com that is both an enchanting escape and a celebration of unexpected connection and the value of family. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024

Inspired by ancient Egyptian belief that wearing a ruby close to the skin promoted long life, love and happiness, Coin adopted this enchanting tradition. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024

One of the Scotts' daughters, Emily, dreams of Swift seeing the photos or videos of the enchanting setup. —Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing

in-ˈchant-iŋ

: having great charm and attraction

enchantingly adverb