Meaning of beguiling in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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

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

    Examples

    • « taken in by beguiling tales of overnight fortunes »

    Synonyms

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