bewitching
UK: bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ | US: bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ
adj. charming or enchanting, often in a magical or irresistible way
vt. present participle of "bewitch" – to cast a spell on someone; to captivate utterly
The word "bewitching" originates from Old English bewiccian, combining the intensive prefix be- (thoroughly) with wicce (witch, from Proto-Germanic wikkōną, meaning "to practice sorcery"). The suffix -ing transforms the verb into an adjective, emphasizing the enchanting effect. Historically, it described literal spellcasting but evolved metaphorically to denote irresistible charm.
Her bewitching smile left everyone in the room spellbound.
The garden had a bewitching beauty under the moonlight.
He was accused of bewitching the villagers with his strange potions.
The novel’s bewitching prose captivated readers worldwide.
The dancer’s bewitching performance earned a standing ovation.