entrancing

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entrancing

The singer's entrancing voice held the audience spellbound.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Capturing interest as if by a spell; charming or delightful in a way that holds one's attention completely. It describes something or someone so attractive, beautiful, or interesting that they seem to have a magical power to fascinate.
Usage and Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The ballet performance was absolutely entrancing; the audience didn't move for the entire two hours.
    • She listened to the entrancing melody, completely lost in thought.
    • The storyteller had an entrancing voice that captivated all the children.
Advanced Usage
  • Used to describe art, music, or performance: Often applied to creative works or experiences that have a powerful, almost magical, aesthetic appeal.
    • The painter is known for her entrancing use of light and color.
  • Used to describe a person's presence or qualities: Can describe someone whose charm or beauty is powerfully captivating.
    • He was known for his entrancing wit and intelligence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Entrance (verb): To fill with wonder and delight, holding spellbound. (Note: This is a different word from "entrance" meaning a doorway.)
    • The magician's trick entranced the crowd.
  • Entranced (adjective): The state of being captivated.
    • The entranced spectators watched the fireworks display.
Synonyms
  • Captivating: Attracting and holding interest or attention.
  • Enchanting: Delightfully charming or attractive.
  • Bewitching: Casting a spell over; fascinating.
  • Fascinating: Extremely interesting.
  • Mesmerizing: Holding one's attention completely.
Antonyms
  • Boring: Not interesting; tedious.
  • Repellent: Causing disgust or aversion.
  • Uninteresting: Not attracting attention or curiosity.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Hold someone entranced: To keep someone completely captivated.
    • The singer's voice held the audience entranced.
  • Under an entrancing spell: Metaphorically describing a state of being captivated.
    • The beauty of the ancient city put us under an entrancing spell.
entrancing

The singer's entrancing voice held the audience spellbound.

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

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