enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing in-ˈchan-tiŋ 

en-

: powerfully pleasing, appealing, or delightful : charming

enchanting music

an enchanting story

a book with enchanting illustrations

One of the most enchanting museums in London is also one of the world's most important for architectural and design drawings.

—Allison Eckardt Ledes

enchantingly adverb

an enchantingly beautiful landscape

A young woman … smiled out at us enchantingly …

—Stephanie Burgis

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

Examples of enchanting in a Sentence

visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place

Recent Examples on the Web

The Wild Robot is an enchanting depiction of life in the age of climate change — a poignant exploration of resilience, overcoming fears and differences, and the power of community in an uncertain world. —Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025

This enchanting stone cottage features a classic facade framed by climbing roses, warm interiors with original oak beams, a log-burning fireplace and picturesque views of rolling hills. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Spend time exploring Krakow’s vibrant Old City and Kazimierz, the enchanting Jewish Quarter. —Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025

Ariana Grande is back on the red carpet with another enchanting look. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enchanting

• decanting
• implanting
• replanting
• supplanting
• transplanting
• canting
• chanting
• granting
• panting
• planting
• ranting
• slanting

Kids Definition

enchanting

adjective

en·​chant·​ing

in-ˈchant-iŋ

: having great charm and attraction

enchantingly adverb