enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing in-ˈchan-tiŋ How to pronounce enchanting (audio)
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Synonyms of enchanting
: 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

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Examples of enchanting in a Sentence

visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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The high-profile wedding came 11 months after Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post, which included several photos from their enchanting garden proposal. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Last week, Pamela Anderson went viral — for her lush, enchanting garden. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026 Pool, sauna, outdoor shower Set in the historic center of Marrakesh, this enchanting riad epitomizes Moroccan architecture with its vibrant tilework, stucco walls, and arches. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 Moss has its place in a yard, adding plush texture to a rock bed, or enchanting ground cover beneath a canopy of trees. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanting

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enchanting was in 1589

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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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enchanting

adjective
en·​chant·​ing
in-ˈchant-iŋ
: having great charm and attraction
enchantingly adverb

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