adj
bewitching
buh-WIHT-shihng
Bewitching (adj) means So charming or attractive that it seems almost magical. Example: “She had a bewitching voice that filled the whole theatre.”
adj
1
So charming or attractive that it seems almost magical.
"She had a bewitching voice that filled the whole theatre."
noun
1
The act of casting a spell or enchantment on someone.
"The old tale describes the bewitching of the entire village."
How to use bewitching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something so captivating it feels like a spell has been cast — usually about beauty or charm.
Common pairings
a bewitching smile
bewitching charm
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Word forms
- Plural
- bewitchings
- Comparative
- more bewitching
- Superlative
- most bewitching
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Etymology
From bewitch plus -ing.
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What does “bewitching” mean?
The word “bewitching” means so charming or attractive that it seems almost magical. In plain terms, describes something so captivating it feels like a spell has been cast — usually about beauty or charm.
How do you pronounce “bewitching”?
“Bewitching” is pronounced buh-WIHT-shihng (/bəˈwɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bewitching” in a sentence?
Here is “bewitching” used in a sentence: “She had a bewitching voice that filled the whole theatre.”
What part of speech is “bewitching”?
Depending on how it is used, “bewitching” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “bewitching” have?
“Bewitching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so charming or attractive that it seems almost magical.
