BEWITCHING Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

bewitching 1 of 2

adjective

bi-ˈwi-chiŋ

Definition of bewitching

as in appealing

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract a bewitching woman who has never lacked for suitors

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bewitching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of bewitch

as in possessing

to cast a spell on a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone

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blessing

as in fascinating

to attract or delight as if by magic an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike

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Recent Examples of bewitching

Adjective

This relative of catnip (Nepeta cataria) has some of the same bewitching effects on cats, but this species has more attractive flowers, blooming from May until September. — Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026 Can the bewitching kindness be disassociated from the defining unkindness at the heart of Southern history, visible in the portraits of Confederates in the lobby of the Lafayette Hotel? — Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025

Verb

Chief among them was the beautiful, bewitching Tina, muse of everyone at the hipster startup magazine Léo once helped edit. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 For birdwatching in colder climates, the Highlands of Scotland are endlessly bewitching. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bewitching

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitching

Adjective

But his presence, his apparent delight as adults in scuba suits shoot themselves out of helicopters in pursuit of gold, is part of what makes the show so appealing.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
One of the appealing aspects of building an NFL stadium in Inglewood was the speed with which a development agreement could be assembled and approved.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of appealing

Verb

Mark Salling, who played Noah Puckerman, died at 35 in 2018 in what appeared to be a suicide after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Zachary Christian Cooper, 22, of Boyd was arrested by Department of Public Safety investigators Thursday morning at the Rhome Fire Department, on allegations of online solicitation of a minor and possessing child pornography.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

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From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Adjective

Dyrholm plays the charismatic leader Ruth Evensen (now Ruth Kristiansen) who led Fathers House since the 1990s until its official closure as a religious congregation in 2013.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Getting support for measures to save charismatic species can be easier than for others, however.

— David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Verb

Even the Owens family’s enchanting New England home, which the internet has spent nearly three decades foaming at the mouth over, is barely seen, as much of the film takes place overseas.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Practical Magic 2 has Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman enchanting a new generation of fans, but not everyone from the original cast returned for the sequel.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of enchanting

Verb

As John and Gates are playing cards, with the con man still working on charming the agent, the first guard assigned outside in the hallway drops.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Plant flowering shrubs or vines that can trail over the top, charming the neighbors while screening the view at the same time.

— Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

Animosity toward national politics has seeped into town halls, where trust in government is making public service jobs less attractive, said Stephanie Leiser, director of U-M's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy, which conducted the survey.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Despite the restrictions, Jung says Korea is an attractive option for straight couples who want to engage with a medical system that’s fast and efficient.

— Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

The bullet pierced the rear passenger window of Irvine’s car, striking him in the right shoulder and causing his death.

— Kelsie Cairns , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Gibson also said the city should consider how many collisions involve cars striking e-bicyclists and e-scooter riders.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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