Beguilement: meaning, definitions and examples
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beguilement
[ bɪˈɡaɪlmənt ]
charm, deception
Beguilement refers to the act of charming or enchanting someone, often in a deceptive way. It can involve trickery or seduction to captivate someone’s attention or persuade them.
Synonyms
allure, charm, deception, enchantment, seduction.
Examples of usage
- The beguilement of her smile captivated everyone in the room.
- He used his beguilement to win her trust before revealing his true intentions.
- The novel was filled with tales of love and beguilement that left the readers enchanted.
Translations
Translations of the word "beguilement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encantamento
🇮🇳 मोहकता
🇩🇪 Verzauberung
🇮🇩 pesona
🇺🇦 зваба
🇵🇱 czar
🇯🇵 魅了
🇫🇷 envoûtement
🇪🇸 encanto
🇹🇷 büyü
🇰🇷 매혹
🇸🇦 سحر
🇨🇿 okouzlení
🇸🇰 očarenie
🇨🇳 迷惑
🇸🇮 očaranost
🇮🇸 fíflag
🇰🇿 әлемдеу
🇬🇪 მიზეზი
🇦🇿 cazibə
🇲🇽 encanto
Etymology
The term 'beguilement' has its roots in the Middle English word 'beguilen', which means to deceive or charm. The prefix 'be-' generally implies a kind of thoroughness, while 'guilen' originates from the Old French 'guile', meaning 'to deceive'. The concept has evolved to encompass not just trickery but also the idea of enchanting or captivating someone, implying a somewhat lighter form of deception that may not always carry negative connotations. Over time, the term has been utilized in literature and art to express the more whimsical and enchanting aspects of charm, often portraying characters or settings that have a magical or alluring quality.