Meaning of beguiling in English

1. Pronunciation

   /bəˈɡaɪlɪŋ/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   beguiling

   Definitions

   1. highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

   Examples

   • « an alluring prospect »
   • « her alluring smile »
   • « the voice was low and beguiling »
   • « difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement »
   • « a tempting invitation »

   Synonyms

   • seductive
2. 2. misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods

   Examples

   • « taken in by beguiling tales of overnight fortunes »

   Synonyms

   • dishonest
   • dishonorable