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bewitching

 

[ bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something captivating

Enchanting or charming in a mysterious or magical way. Bewitching often implies a sense of fascination or allure that is difficult to resist.

Synonyms

captivating, charming, enchanting

Examples of usage

  • The bewitching melody of the music filled the room.
  • Her bewitching smile captivated everyone around her.
  • The bewitching beauty of the sunset left him speechless.

Translations

Translations of the word "bewitching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantador

🇮🇳 मोहक

🇩🇪 bezaubernd

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 зачаровує

🇵🇱 czarujący

🇯🇵 魅惑的な (miwakuteki na)

🇫🇷 envoûtant

🇪🇸 encantador

🇹🇷 büyüleyici

🇰🇷 매혹적인 (maehokjeog-in)

🇸🇦 ساحر

🇨🇿 okouzlující

🇸🇰 očarujúci

🇨🇳 迷人的 (mí rén de)

🇸🇮 očarljiv

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 әсем

🇬🇪 მომხიბლავი

🇦🇿 cazibədar

🇲🇽 encantador

Etymology

The word 'bewitching' dates back to the late Middle English period, derived from the combination of 'be-' and 'witch'. It originally referred to the act of placing someone under a spell or magic, but over time evolved to describe something charming or captivating. The modern usage of 'bewitching' emphasizes a sense of enchantment and allure.

See also: bewitch, witch, witchcraft.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,566, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.