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adjective

Definition of entrancingnext
as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract travelers to India say that it has an entrancing beauty that is hard to describe

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entrancing

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verb

present participle of entrance
as in fascinating
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrancing
  1. appealing
  2. charismatic
  3. attractive
  4. pleasing
  5. charming
  6. enchanting
  7. transporting
  8. seductive
Adjective
  • Some people may find fresh fruit's flavor and texture more appealing than frozen fruit, while others may prefer frozen fruit.
    Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 3 Dec. 2024
  • But the subsequent string of disruptions in her personal life made retrospection less appealing.
    Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • Known for his charismatic presence, Ricciardo was recently released from his association with Red Bull's RB sister team.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • There are some uncanny parallels between the show – in which a charismatic assassin sets out to kill a CEO of a large company – and the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • This will likely mean offering clear career development paths, attractive compensation and an inclusive culture that fosters well-being.
    Bjorn Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Gels or creams that promote the skin’s natural barrier help to prevent dryness and promote a more attractive, smooth appearance.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.
    Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
  • That complex has successfully killed career and technical education (CTE), which values skills other than taking tests, writing essays, and pleasing teachers.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But as Clover spends more time with Bee’s charming sister, Beth, and Bee can’t keep away from Clover’s ex-fiancee, Knox, the two women discover that a change of scenery might have been the perfect gift to themselves.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • This reveals that women’s average hourly pay on the crew of Wicked was 6.6% higher than men’s which is an enchanting achievement, especially when compared to other productions which have been billed as diversity showcases.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • At only 18 years old, the artist born Dylan Zambrano can easily navigate from a potent freestyle to an enchanting chanteo — all backed by his smooth, deep vocals.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of enchanting
Verb
  • Add magnesium Magnesium is essential for properly metabolizing vitamin D and transporting it in the blood.
    Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There will be no follow-up to his triumphant, transporting January couture, a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of transporting
Adjective
  • And what better way to lift a mood this season than with warm, moody, and seductive scents?
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This big band take of a song already teetering on irredeemable absurdity, wants to be lush and seductive.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seductive
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