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Enchanting: meaning, definitions and examples

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enchanting

 

[ ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of something magical or captivating

Delightfully charming or captivating in a magical or mysterious way. Something that is enchanting has the power to attract and hold one's attention with a sense of wonder.

Synonyms

captivating, charming, fascinating, magical.

Examples of usage

  • The enchanting melody of the music filled the room.
  • She had an enchanting smile that lit up her face.
  • The garden had an enchanting aura that made you feel like you were in a fairy tale.
Context #2 | Adjective

description of someone or something being under a spell

Put under a spell or magical influence. To describe someone or something as enchanting can imply that they have been charmed or bewitched in a supernatural or metaphorical sense.

Synonyms

bewitching, entrancing, spellbinding.

Examples of usage

  • The princess was under an enchanting spell that made her fall in love with the prince.
  • The enchanting forest seemed to have a mystical power over those who entered.

Translations

Translations of the word "enchanting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantador

🇮🇳 मोहक

🇩🇪 bezaubernd

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 зачаровуючий

🇵🇱 czarujący

🇯🇵 魅力的な

🇫🇷 envoûtant

🇪🇸 encantador

🇹🇷 büyüleyici

🇰🇷 매혹적인

🇸🇦 ساحر

🇨🇿 okouzlující

🇸🇰 očarujúci

🇨🇳 迷人的

🇸🇮 očarljiv

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 әсем

🇬🇪 მოსასვენებელი

🇦🇿 cazibədar

🇲🇽 encantador

Etymology

The word 'enchanting' originated from the Middle English word 'enchanten', which came from Old French 'enchanter' and ultimately from Latin 'incantare', meaning 'to chant a magic spell'. The idea of being enchanted by something magical or captivating has been a part of human folklore and storytelling for centuries, with tales of enchantment and spells woven into myths, legends, and fairy tales.

See also: disenchant, disenchantment, enchanted, enchanter, enchantingly, enchantment, enchantments, enchantress.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,328, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.