Beguilement

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Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡaɪlmənt/

Definitions of beguilement

noun the action or fact of beguiling or being beguiled; deception or trickery

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's beguilement amazed the children at the birthday party.

A2 She was caught in the beguilement of his smooth talking and charming smile.

B1 The beguilement of the sales pitch made it hard for her to resist buying the product.

B2 The beguilement of the con artist's scheme was so well executed that even the police were fooled.

C1 His beguilement of the jury with his eloquent arguments secured his client's acquittal.

C2 The beguilement of the audience by the actor's performance was a testament to his skill and talent.

Examples of beguilement in a Sentence

formal The beguilement of the audience was achieved through the use of intricate magic tricks.

informal She was drawn in by his beguilement and charm.

slang I can't believe she fell for his beguilement tactics.

figurative The beguilement of the forest was like stepping into a magical realm.

Grammatical Forms of beguilement

past tense

beguiled

plural

beguilements

comparative

more beguiling

superlative

most beguiling

present tense

beguiles

future tense

will beguile

perfect tense

have beguiled

continuous tense

is beguiling

singular

beguilement

positive degree

beguilement

infinitive

to beguile

gerund

beguiling

participle

beguiled

Origin and Evolution of beguilement

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'beguilement' originated from the Middle English word 'bigilen' which means to deceive or cheat.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'beguilement' has evolved to also encompass the idea of charming or enchanting someone in a deceptive manner.