Enchanting

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ/

Definitions of enchanting

adjective enchanting - having the power to attract and delight; charming

Example Sentences

A1 The children were enchanted by the magician's tricks.

A2 She found the old castle to be quite enchanting.

B1 The enchanting music filled the room and captivated the audience.

B2 The enchanting beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

C1 The novel was filled with enchanting descriptions of faraway lands.

C2 The enchanting dance performance left the audience in awe.

Examples of enchanting in a Sentence

formal The ballet performance was truly enchanting, captivating the audience with its grace and beauty.

informal I went for a walk in the enchanting forest behind my house and felt like I was in a fairy tale.

slang The new video game is absolutely enchanting - I can't stop playing it!

figurative Her voice was like an enchanting melody, soothing and calming to all who listened.

Grammatical Forms of enchanting

• past tense: enchanted
• plural: enchanting
• comparative: more enchanting
• superlative: most enchanting
• present tense: enchant
• future tense: will enchant
• perfect tense: have enchanted
• continuous tense: is enchanting
• singular: enchanting
• positive degree: enchanting
• infinitive: to enchant
• gerund: enchanting
• participle: enchanting

Origin and Evolution of enchanting

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'enchanting' originated from the Old French word 'enchanter' which came from the Latin word 'incantare' meaning to cast a spell or bewitch.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of casting spells or bewitching someone, 'enchanting' has evolved to mean captivating or charming in a delightful way.