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Witching: meaning, definitions and examples

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witching

 

[ หˆwษชtสƒษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

magical charm

Witching refers to something that is enchanting or captivating, often in a magical or otherworldly sense. It can describe a state of fascination that holds someone's attention, drawing them in with charm or allure. The term is frequently used in literature, folklore, and descriptions of mystical practices. It evokes imagery of spells and witchcraft, where the imagination is stirred by supernatural elements.

Synonyms

alluring, bewitching, captivating, enchanting

Examples of usage

  • The witching hour is often associated with supernatural occurrences.
  • She had a witching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
  • The forest was full of witching sights during the autumn evening.

Translations

Translations of the word "witching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encantamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฆเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verzauberung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pesona

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั€ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ…ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท envoรปtement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encantamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฒ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤarovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤarovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ญ”ๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤaranost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cazibษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encantamiento

Word origin

The term 'witching' stems from the Old English word 'wicce', which means 'witch' or 'sorceress'. This word is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German 'wihha', meaning 'sorcerer', and Old Norse 'vวซlva', meaning 'seeress'. The evolution of 'witch' has been influenced by the historical perceptions of witchcraft, which have varied greatly over centuries. In medieval Europe, witch hunts led to a significant stigma associated with the term, intertwining it with notions of evil and danger. However, over time, 'witching' has come to encompass a broader meaning that includes positive aspects of enchantment and allure, especially in the realm of literature and folklore.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,250 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.