entrancing 1 of 2

adjective

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 entrancing
Adjective
Critics have praised this Dalloway riff for its entrancing, uncanny visuals. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 And a key part of an extreme lifestyle is documenting it, most notably on the r/fatFIRE and r/Fire subreddits, some of the most entrancing corners of the internet—where everything is falling apart and just about to come together, all at the same time. — Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 Based on a 1983 novel by Sapienza, Fuori is marked by Martone’s characteristically elegant dramatization, performed and embodied with an entrancing brilliance by a never-better Golino. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 In choosing to abstain from noisy pedal effects and clanging cymbals, Landowner whip up far more entrancing patterns that thrive in the tidiness. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 And yet, for all the entrancing beaches, greenery, and open skies, violence is very present in Bebo and Charlie’s quotidian experiences. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026 There are many aspects of Ella McCay that are meant to read as lighthearted and wacky and instead feel alien, though few reach those same entrancing levels of off. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 The effects, like those from Prisma, are quite entrancing and beautiful. — PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025 Girl Violence is in its beginning stages, very sexy, very erotic, very entrancing. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her compositions are often marked by her love of long, slow glissandi, string instruments sliding, sometimes languorously, sometimes dramatically, up and down in ways that can be haunting and disorienting, but always captivating and entrancing. — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026 While some hotels offer a rich backstory and entrancing interiors, others are brand new to the hospitality scene. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 How to make the moment scary but watchable, disgusting but entrancing? — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 The music was always entrancing, if polarizing. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026 That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 May 2026 Turns out their insatiable desire for drama and noise has yet to be quelled, which means their upcoming batch of concerts will be as entrancing as ever. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 Filled with gorgeous, entrancing cinematography, this true story of an unlikely friendship inspires wonder about the natural world and our place in it. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025 But photos and videos released by the musical’s makers on its opening night Saturday have finally revealed exactly how the creative team managed to create a believable bear capable of entrancing an audience. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrancing
  1. appealing
  2. fascinating
  3. charismatic
  4. enchanting
  5. attractive
  6. pleasing
  7. charming
  8. delighting
Adjective
  • Digital currencies, like Bitcoin, are historically volatile and therefore less appealing for entities making large transactions.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, their purpose evolved into an elegant way to conceal a naked body while changing or to cover up a room’s less appealing realities.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of appealing
Verb
  • Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The song follows a man trying to impress and attract a woman, using Jagger’s famously charismatic stage presence as a metaphor for confidence, swagger and romantic appeal.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors.
    — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Definition of enchanting
Adjective
  • Arsenal would also listen to attractive offers for Gabriel Martinelli or Ethan Nwaneri, but appropriate bids have not materialised.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Yet a full 20 years after Obama was elected on a promise to break free of Bush’s legacy, policymakers keep getting sucked into the region by an incentive structure that makes the use of force attractive and minimizes its short-term costs.
    — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • Nostalgic without being at all reactionary, Mitchell’s riotously crowd-pleasing blockbuster takes both of Greg and Denise’s conflicting wishes to heart.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Former Angels executives, however, can recite chapter and verse the difficulty of pleasing Moreno.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • At first, Robert’s drunken moves on the dance floor are charming, even if Thom is less than impressed by the spectacle.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • The xx was particularly phenomenal, delighting a huge turnout of fans with selections from all three of the full-lengths that constitute this dreamy English indie-pop band’s excellent catalog.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The match showcased all competitors, with Solo even mocking Jey Uso, delighting the crowd.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of delighting

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