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

So charming or attractive that it seems almost magical.

"She had a bewitching voice that filled the whole theatre."

noun

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

more bewitching comparative, bewitchings plural, most bewitching superlative

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Etymology

From bewitch plus -ing.

Rhymes for bewitching

itching witching pitching bitching hitching ditching stitching twitching switching

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Frequently asked questions

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.