adjective
witching
Witching (adjective) means relating to or having the power of witchcraft; bewitching. Example: “Midnight is often called the witching hour.”
adjective
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Relating to or having the power of witchcraft; bewitching.
"Midnight is often called the witching hour."
"There was something witching about the way she held the room's attention."
How to use witching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected to witchcraft, or having a magical, spellbinding quality.
Common pairings
the witching hour
witching hour ritual
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more witching
- Superlative
- most witching
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Midnight is often called the _____ hour.
Etymology
From witch plus the adjective ending -ing.
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Rhymes for witching
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What does “witching” mean?
The word “witching” means relating to or having the power of witchcraft; bewitching. In plain terms, connected to witchcraft, or having a magical, spellbinding quality.
How do you use “witching” in a sentence?
Here is “witching” used in a sentence: “Midnight is often called the witching hour.”
What part of speech is “witching”?
“Witching” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of witching?
"witching" (adjective) means relating to or having the power of witchcraft; bewitching.
