Beguiling Meaning in English

word

US

bɪˈɡaɪɫɪŋ

bih-GUY-ling

UK

bɪɡˈaɪlɪŋ

bih-GUYL-ing

Definition

Describes something or someone very attractive or charming, often in a way that is slightly mysterious, deceptive, or misleading.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in written or descriptive speech, somewhat formal or literary. Common with words like 'smile,' 'appearance,' 'charm,' or 'voice.' Implies both attraction and an element of subtle deception or trickery; not always negative, can be playful.

• Spanish: seductor - cautivador - atractivo
• Portuguese (BR): sedutor - cativante - atraente
• Portuguese (PT): sedutor - cativante - atraente
• Chinese (Simplified): 迷人的 - 吸引人的
• Chinese (Traditional): 迷人的 - 吸引人的
• Hindi: मोहक - आकर्षक
• Arabic: خادع - ساحر - جذاب
• Bengali: মোহনীয় - মায়াবী - প্রলোভনসৃষ্টিকারী
• Russian: очаровательный - заманчивый - обольстительный
• Japanese: 魅力的な - 魅惑的な
• Vietnamese: quyến rũ - mê hoặc - lôi cuốn
• Korean: 매혹적인 - 현혹하는
• Turkish: büyüleyici - baştan çıkarıcı
• Urdu: دلکش - فریب دینے والا
• Indonesian: memikat - memesona - menawan

Example Sentences

She had a beguiling smile that made everyone comfortable.

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This story is beguiling and hard to stop reading.

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Her voice was beguiling to all who heard it.

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There's something beguiling about the city at night.

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His beguiling words convinced many people.

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A beguiling scent drifted through the air as we entered the shop.

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