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bewitching

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Bewitch \Be*witch"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bewitched}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Bewitching}.]
   1. To gain an ascendency over by charms or incantations; to
      affect (esp. to injure) by witchcraft or sorcery.

            See how I am bewitched; behold, mine arm Is like a
            blasted sapling withered up.          --Shak.

   2. To charm; to fascinate; to please to such a degree as to
      take away the power of resistance; to enchant.

            The charms of poetry our souls bewitch. --Dryden.

   Syn: To enchant; captivate; charm; entrance.

Bewitching \Be*witch"ing\, a.
   Having power to bewitch or fascinate; enchanting;
   captivating; charming. -- {Be*witch"ing*ly}, adv. --
   Be*witch"ing*ness, n.

Source : WordNet®

bewitching
     adj : capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile";
           "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting
           music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of
           entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" [syn: {captivating},
            {enchanting}, {enthralling}, {entrancing}, {fascinating}]
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