Bewitching

Pronunciation: /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

Definitions of bewitching

adjective enchanting or captivating in a mysterious or magical way

Example Sentences

A1 The bewitching smile of the little girl captured everyone's heart.

A2 The bewitching melody of the song made me feel nostalgic.

B1 The bewitching beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

B2 The bewitching performance of the magician left the audience in awe.

C1 The bewitching charm of the historic town attracted tourists from all over the world.

C2 The bewitching aura of the mysterious forest left me feeling both excited and apprehensive.

Examples of bewitching in a Sentence

formal The bewitching beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.

informal She has a bewitching smile that can light up a room.

slang That party was lit, the music was bewitching!

figurative The magician's performance was so bewitching, it felt like we were under a spell.

Grammatical Forms of bewitching

• past tense: bewitched
• plural: bewitchings
• comparative: more bewitching
• superlative: most bewitching
• present tense: bewitches
• future tense: will bewitch
• perfect tense: have bewitched
• continuous tense: is bewitching
• singular: bewitching
• positive degree: bewitching
• infinitive: to bewitch
• gerund: bewitching
• participle: bewitched

Origin and Evolution of bewitching

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bewitching' originated from Middle English, influenced by the Old English word 'bewician' meaning 'to enchant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bewitching' has evolved from simply meaning 'to enchant' to now commonly describing something as charming, captivating, or enchanting in a positive way.