bewitching

/bi'witʃiɳ/
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bewitching

A bewitching melody played from the old music box.

Definition

Adjective: - Captivating interest as if by a spell: Having a charm or allure so powerful that it seems to be magical or enchanting, holding someone's attention completely.

Usage

The adjective "bewitching" is used to describe a person, thing, or quality that is so charming, beautiful, or fascinating that it feels almost magical. It implies a powerful, irresistible attraction.

Examples
  • She had a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
  • The garden was filled with the bewitching scent of night-blooming flowers.
  • The storyteller's voice was bewitching, holding the children spellbound.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be bewitching": To possess an enchanting, magical quality.
    • The view from the mountain top at sunset was simply bewitching.
  • "a bewitching effect": An influence or result that is charmingly captivating.
    • The soft lighting had a bewitching effect on the atmosphere of the old library.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bewitch (verb): To cast a spell on; to enchant or captivate someone.
    • The sorceress could bewitch anyone with a glance.
  • Bewitchingly (adverb): In an enchanting or captivating manner.
    • She smiled bewitchingly at the audience.
Synonyms
  • Enchanting: Delightfully charming or attractive.
  • Captivating: Capable of attracting and holding interest.
  • Alluring: Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
  • Mesmerizing: Holding one's attention completely as if hypnotized.
Antonyms
  • Repellent: Causing disgust or distaste; driving away.
  • Unattractive: Not pleasing or appealing to look at.
  • Boring: Not interesting; tedious.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "A bewitching beauty": A beauty that is so stunning it seems magical.
    • The portrait was said to depict a bewitching beauty from a forgotten era.
  • "Under a bewitching spell": Completely captivated or enchanted by something.
    • The audience sat under a bewitching spell throughout the entire performance.
bewitching

A bewitching melody played from the old music box.

Adjective
  1. capturing interest as if by a spell
    • bewitching smile
    • Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
    • enchanting music
    • an enthralling book
    • antique papers of entrancing design
    • a fascinating woman