Entrancing

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrænsɪŋ/

Definitions of entrancing

adjective captivating or enchanting, causing someone to be fascinated or entranced

Example Sentences

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

A2 The beautiful sunset was truly entrancing.

B1 The novel had an entrancing plot that kept me hooked until the end.

B2 The ballet performance was so entrancing that I couldn't look away.

C1 The artist's paintings were truly entrancing, drawing in viewers with their intricate details.

C2 The music at the concert was so entrancing that it transported the audience to another world.

Examples of entrancing in a Sentence

formal The entrancing melody of the orchestra captivated the audience.

informal The movie was so entrancing, I couldn't look away.

slang That TikTok video was absolutely entrancing!

figurative The dancer moved in an entrancing way, almost like she was floating.

Grammatical Forms of entrancing

• past tense: entranced
• plural: entrancings
• comparative: more entrancing
• superlative: most entrancing
• present tense: entrances
• future tense: will entrance
• perfect tense: have entranced
• continuous tense: is entrancing
• singular: entrancing
• positive degree: entrancing
• infinitive: to entrance
• gerund: entrancing
• participle: entranced

Origin and Evolution of entrancing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entrancing' originated from the Old French word 'entrancer' which means 'to put into a trance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'entrancing' has evolved to also mean captivating, enchanting, or mesmerizing, expanding its original meaning of putting into a trance to include a broader sense of fascination and allure.