Enchanting Meaning in English

word · lemma: enchant

US

/ɛnˈtʃænɪŋ/

en-CHAN-ting

UK

/ɛntʃˈɑːntɪŋ/

en-CHAHN-ting

Definition

Something that is enchanting is very beautiful, attractive, or delightful in a magical or captivating way.

Usage & Nuances

'Enchanting' is formal and positive, commonly used for describing beautiful places, moments, or people that seem magical or extraordinary. Often paired with words like 'smile', 'evening', 'music' or 'view'. Not typically used for everyday attractiveness—stronger than 'nice' or 'pretty'.

• Spanish: encantador - fascinante
• Portuguese (BR): encantador - fascinante
• Portuguese (PT): encantador - fascinante
• Chinese (Simplified): 迷人的 - 令人着迷的
• Chinese (Traditional): 迷人的 - 令人著迷的
• Hindi: मोहक - आकर्षक
• Arabic: ساحر - فاتن
• Bengali: মনোমুগ্ধকর - মোহনীয়
• Russian: очаровательный - чарующий
• Japanese: うっとりさせる - 魅惑的な
• Vietnamese: mê hoặc - quyến rũ - say đắm
• Korean: 매혹적인 - 황홀한
• Turkish: büyüleyici
• Urdu: دلکش - سحرانگیز
• Indonesian: memikat - memesona

Example Sentences

The garden is enchanting in spring.

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She has an enchanting smile.

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The story was enchanting for the children.

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We spent an enchanting evening listening to music by the lake.

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There's something enchanting about that old castle.

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Her voice was so enchanting that everyone stopped to listen.

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