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Definition of bewitching

bewitching

/bɪˈwɪtʃ.ɪŋ/
be · witch · ing
Adverb:bewitchingly
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1

Irresistibly charming, captivating, or alluring, as if casting a magical spell.

Example

"The soprano delivered a bewitching performance that held the entire opera house in rapt silence."

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• Rhymes for bewitching

• Nearby Words

bewilderment
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bewitchingly
beyond
bezel

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as the participial adjective of 'bewitch', which originated in Middle English 'bewicchen', combining the intensive prefix 'be-' with 'wicchen' (to practice sorcery), ultimately from Old English 'wicce' (witch).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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