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
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Examples of enchanting in a Sentence
visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
What’s so enchanting and frustrating about American life is that there are so many examples of people who did work hard and did make it and achieve success.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Still, there’s no question that Steina’s technical tinkering is enchanting.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Spend the night at the exquisite Rambagh Palace, a former residence of the maharaja of Jaipur.
Days 12-14: Spiritual Retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas
Set in the remote foothills of the Indian Himalayas, Ananda is one of the world’s most peaceful and enchanting wellness retreats.
—Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
What’s so enchanting and frustrating about American life is that there are so many examples of people who did work hard and did make it and achieve success.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Still, there’s no question that Steina’s technical tinkering is enchanting.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Spend the night at the exquisite Rambagh Palace, a former residence of the maharaja of Jaipur.
Days 12-14: Spiritual Retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas
Set in the remote foothills of the Indian Himalayas, Ananda is one of the world’s most peaceful and enchanting wellness retreats.
—Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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