Entrancingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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entrancingly

 

[ ɪnˈtrɑːnsɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a captivating manner

Capturing one's attention in a charming and enchanting way.

Synonyms

captivatingly, charmingly, enchantingly.

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Word Description / Examples
entrancingly

Describes something that is so beautiful or interesting that it captures all your attention and senses, almost like being in a trance.

  • He watched her dance entrancingly across the stage.
  • The view from the mountaintop was entrancingly beautiful.
captivatingly

Used to describe something that holds your attention in a fascinating way, often visually or through storytelling.

  • The story was told so captivatingly that everyone was on the edge of their seats.
  • Her eyes sparkled captivatingly in the moonlight.
charmingly

Employed to describe something that is pleasant and attractive, often in a subtle or gentle way.

  • He introduced himself charmingly, making everyone feel at ease.
  • The small village was charmingly decorated for the festival.
enchantingly

Used to describe something that is magical and delightful, evoking a sense of wonder.

  • The forest was enchantingly silent, almost as if under a spell.
  • She sang so enchantingly that it felt like time had stopped.

Examples of usage

  • She sang entrancingly, mesmerizing the audience.
  • The dancer moved entrancingly across the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "entrancingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantadoramente

🇮🇳 मोहक तरीके से

🇩🇪 bezaubernd

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 чарівно

🇵🇱 uroczo

🇯🇵 魅力的に

🇫🇷 de manière envoûtante

🇪🇸 encantadoramente

🇹🇷 büyüleyici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매혹적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل ساحر

🇨🇿 okouzlujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 očarujúco

🇨🇳 迷人地

🇸🇮 očarljivo

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 сүйкімділікпен

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად

🇦🇿 cəzb edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 encantadoramente

Etymology

The word 'entrancingly' is derived from the verb 'entrance', which originally meant 'to fill with delight or wonder' in the 16th century. Over time, 'entrance' evolved to also mean 'to captivate or mesmerize'. The adverb 'entrancingly' emerged to describe the captivating and enchanting manner in which something can capture one's attention. It is often used to highlight the mesmerizing effect of a performance, music, or art.

See also: entranced, entrancing.