adjective

witching

Witching (adjective) means relating to or having the power of witchcraft; bewitching. Example: “Midnight is often called the witching hour.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishConnected to witchcraft, or having a magical, spellbinding quality.

Common pairings

the witching hour witching hour ritual

Word forms

more witching comparative, most witching superlative

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Midnight is often called the _____ hour.

Etymology

From witch plus the adjective ending -ing.

Rhymes for witching

itching pitching bitching hitching ditching stitching twitching switching bewitching

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Frequently asked questions

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.