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beguilingly

/bɪˈɡaɪ.lɪŋ.li/
be · guil · ing · ly
Adjective:beguiling
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• adverb

1

In a charming, enchanting, or captivating manner.

Example

"The vocalist sang beguilingly, holding the entire concert hall in rapt silence."

2

In a way that is deceptively attractive or misleadingly simple.

Example

"The mathematical puzzle looks beguilingly simple at first glance, yet it requires advanced calculus to solve."

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• Rhymes for beguilingly

• Nearby Words

begrudging
begrudgingly
beguiling
beguilingly
behalf
behave
behavior

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'beguiling' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The verb 'beguile' dates back to Middle English 'bigilen', combining the intensive prefix 'be-' with 'guile' (from Old French 'guile', meaning trickery or deceit).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beguilingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beguilingly
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