Beguiling

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of beguiling

adjective charming or enchanting in a deceptive way

Example Sentences

A1 The beguiling smile of the baby melted everyone's heart.

A2 She was captivated by the beguiling music coming from the street performers.

B1 The beguiling aroma of freshly baked bread drew customers into the bakery.

B2 The beguiling scenery of the countryside made it the perfect location for a romantic getaway.

C1 The beguiling charm of the old town captured the attention of tourists from around the world.

C2 The beguiling performance of the lead actor in the play left the audience in awe.

Examples of beguiling in a Sentence

formal The artist's beguiling masterpiece captured the attention of art critics worldwide.

informal Her beguiling smile made everyone in the room feel at ease.

slang That new movie is so beguiling, I can't wait to see it again.

figurative The beguiling melody of the song transported me to a different world.

Grammatical Forms of beguiling

past tense

beguiled

plural

beguilings

comparative

more beguiling

superlative

most beguiling

present tense

beguiles

future tense

will beguile

perfect tense

have beguiled

continuous tense

is beguiling

singular

beguiling

positive degree

beguiling

infinitive

to beguile

gerund

beguiling

participle

beguiled

Origin and Evolution of beguiling

First Known Use: 0013 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'beguiling' originated from the Middle English word 'bigilen' which meant to deceive or cheat.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beguiling' has evolved to also mean charming or enchanting, in addition to its original meaning of deceiving or cheating.