enchanting

UK: ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ | US: ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. delightfully charming or captivating

  2. v. (present participle of "enchant") casting a spell over someone; filling with great delight

Structure
en <in, into>chant <sing>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "enchanting" traces back to the Latin incantare ("to sing spells upon"), combining in- (into) and cantare (to sing). The Old French enchanter evolved into Middle English "enchant," retaining the core idea of magical charm. The suffix -ing transforms it into an adjective, preserving the sense of captivating beauty or spellbinding allure.

Examples

  1. The garden looked enchanting under the moonlight.

  2. Her voice was so enchanting that the audience sat in silence.

  3. The fairy tale described an enchanting forest full of glowing flowers.

  4. He found her smile utterly enchanting.

  5. The old castle had an enchanting aura of mystery.