BEGUILEMENT Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

beguilement

noun

as in allurement

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as in fascination

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Noun

The island’s other enticements are on hand, too, from visiting the island’s farm to Jumby’s legendary white night parties.

— Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Court records show that Daniel Follett, 56, of Columbia, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with child enticement based on a sting that involved a decoy posing as a 16-year-old.

— Matthew Kelly Updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of enticement

Noun

The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Vintage furnishings lend fashion their references Fashion’s growing fascination with vintage furniture is often explained through nostalgia, authenticity, or sustainability.

— Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

Definition of fascination

Noun

Ultimately, Fonda opened up to dating Turner, and their relationship became a point of captivation for the media, as the liberal Hollywood star and the conservative, audacious businessman appeared to be total opposites.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Wembanyama’s captivation with the intricacies of space travel was apparent.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

Definition of captivation

Noun

In fact, its chief AI product sports a brand name that Eisman fondly recalls from his teenage sci-fi enchantment.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 June 2026
The destination's ornate Victorian architecture adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

Definition of enchantment

Noun

Fans showered Ovechkin with cheers and adulation, despite his refusal to acknowledge the surrounding uncertainty.

— Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Each member derives her own realizations from this experience, with its dual crucibles of grindingly hard work and pop adulation.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026

Definition of adulation

Noun

Apollo Neuro uses vibrotactile stimulation on the wrist or ankle.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.

— Diana Anos, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of stimulation

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