enchanting
Impossible to resist
Enchanting describes something that captivates or delights as if by magic: an enchanting smile, an enchanting melody.
The word suggests charm that holds attention and stirs wonder.
A place, person, or performance can be enchanting when it produces a spell-like effect on the observer.
The related verb enchant means to cast such a spell, literally or figuratively.
Deeply holding one's attention
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- enticingPowerfully attractive
irresistible · appealing · attractive · bewitching · tantalizing · inviting · elegant · glamorous
Completely capturing one's attention
- mysticalOf hidden spiritual significance
- wizardryPractice of casting spells
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- bewitchingPowerfully and mysteriously charming
conjuration · arcane · otherworldly · fantastical · supernatural · fairy-tale · mythical · fey
Inducing trance or slumber
- entrancingDeeply captivating or bewitching
- transfixingRendering motionless with fascination
- spellboundHeld as if enchanted
- rivetingCompletely holding one's attention
engrossing · absorbing · gripping · enthralling · compelling · immersive · captivating · rapt
captivating
Deeply holding one's attention
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
enticing · irresistible · appealing · attractive · bewitching · tantalizing · inviting · elegant · glamorous · graceful
spellbinding
Completely capturing one's attention
- mysticalOf hidden spiritual significance
- wizardryPractice of casting spells
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
bewitching · conjuration · arcane · otherworldly · fantastical · supernatural · fairy-tale · mythical · fey · ethereal
hypnotic
Inducing trance or slumber
- entrancingDeeply captivating or bewitching
- transfixingRendering motionless with fascination
- spellboundHeld as if enchanted
riveting · engrossing · absorbing · gripping · enthralling · compelling · immersive · captivating · rapt · all-consuming
- seductionseduction, seductive, allure, beguilement, enticement
- elvenelf, elves, elven, pointed ears, immortal
- magicwizard, wand, sorcerer, witchcraft, mage
- Minecraftcreeper, Steve, Alex, zombie, skeleton
- captivatingcaptivating, fascinating, compelling, mesmerizing, hypnotic
- spellsspell, cast, conjure, curse, fireball
enchantingrepulsive
Causing strong disgust
repellent · revolting · disgusting · repugnant · loathsome
enchantingboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · tedious · dreary · monotonous · uninteresting
enchantingdisenchanting
Causing loss of wonder
mundane · ordinary · prosaic · unenchanting · disillusioning