Beguile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈɡaɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Beguile is a verb meaning (transitive) To deceive or delude (using guile).
Meaning
(transitive) To deceive or delude (using guile).
More Meanings
- (transitive) To charm, delight or captivate.
- (transitive) To cause (time) to seem to pass quickly, by way of pleasant diversion.
Example Sentences
We beguiled the hours away.
I will never touch The Orb, even though its mysterious glow seduces and beguiles.
I know, sir, I am no flatterer: he that beguiled you, in a plain accent, was a plain knave.
They beguiled the time by backbiting and intriguing against each other in a foolish kind of way.
Word Forms
- beguiles
- beguiling
- beguiled
- begyle
Synonyms for beguile
Depending on context, synonyms include charm, entrance, bewitch, capture, captivate, enamor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include captivate, fascinate, enchant, becharm, bewitch, charm.
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