enchanting
verb
Form of enchant , present participle of enchant.
Simple meaning
Attract; cause to be enamored.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehnchantingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈtʃæntɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
present participle of enchant
Attract; cause to be enamored
present participle of enchant
To attract and delight, to charm.
present participle of enchant
Cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
present participle of enchant
To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms).
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Attract; cause to be enamored
Used this way, enchanting is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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