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
Examples of enchanting in a Sentence
visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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Soak up onsen culture at Ginzan, one of Japan’s most enchanting bathing destinations.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
While Eilean Donan Castle may dominate postcards, Castle Stalker offers something arguably more enchanting.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Tonight, out of the blue, that magic feeling from long ago returns with this enchanting woman!
—Leo Del Aguila, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
While Eilean Donan Castle may dominate postcards, Castle Stalker offers something arguably more enchanting.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Tonight, out of the blue, that magic feeling from long ago returns with this enchanting woman!
—Leo Del Aguila, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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