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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And don’t overlook the enchanting design of the calendar itself.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Built in 1788 for Colonel William Persse on his homecoming return from the American War of Independence, where his friendship with General George Washington had inspired the property’s name, this enchanting villa hugs the coastline of Ireland’s North County Clare.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Outside, the grounds are equally enchanting.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Built in 1788 for Colonel William Persse on his homecoming return from the American War of Independence, where his friendship with General George Washington had inspired the property’s name, this enchanting villa hugs the coastline of Ireland’s North County Clare.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Outside, the grounds are equally enchanting.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanting. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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