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
Allison Eckardt Ledes
enchantingly
adverb
an enchantingly beautiful landscape
A young woman … smiled out at us enchantingly …
—Stephanie Burgis
Stephanie Burgis
Examples of enchanting in a Sentence
visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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The enchanting tale of Amélie Poulain introduced international audiences to a lonely girl with an active imagination.
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Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become summer sisters.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The enchanting tale of Amélie Poulain introduced international audiences to a lonely girl with an active imagination.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Garden Figurine Every fairy garden needs a few enchanting creatures to truly bring it to life.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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