Beguiling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Beguiling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of beguile.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of beguile.
More Meanings
- A beguilement.
- That beguiles or beguile.
Example Sentences
a beguiling look
I thought he was supposed to be my mentor. But, in actuality, what did I know about the often beguiling world of adults?
“You don't need to count it. It's all there, necromancer.” “I should trust you when you show me no respect for me or my beguiling powers?” “Respect? For a fraud?” “But you've seen my methods succeed.” “I've seen your magic. It has a fraudulent vibe.”
Rutland (and some of the bordering ‘Notswolds’ counties of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire) have the same mellow, creamy limestone as the Cotswolds and boast beguiling market towns and villages that are every bit as attractive, but without the tourists or hefty prices.
Word Forms
- beguilings
Synonyms for beguiling
Depending on context, synonyms include alluring, enticing, seductive, tempting, dishonorable, dishonest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enticing, alluring, tempting, seductive, dishonest, dishonorable.
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