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- [bih-gahyl]
- /bɪˈgaɪl/
- /bɪˈɡaɪ.lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-gahyl]
- /bɪˈgaɪl/
Definitions of beguiling word
- adjective beguiling Something that is beguiling is charming and attractive. 3
- adjective beguiling charming or fascinating 3
- adjective beguiling using slyness to delude someone 3
- verb with object beguiling to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude. 1
- verb with object beguiling to take away from by cheating or deceiving (usually followed by of): to be beguiled of money. 1
- verb with object beguiling to charm or divert: a multitude of attractions to beguile the tourist. 1
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Origin of beguiling
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, beguile is from the Middle English word bigilen. See be-, guile
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Parts of speech for Beguiling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beguiling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
beguiling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beguiling
adj beguiling
- alluring — Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- cooked-up — to prepare (food) by the use of heat, as by boiling, baking, or roasting.
- deceitful — If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true.
- deceptive — If something is deceptive, it encourages you to believe something which is not true.
adjective beguiling
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- casuistical — Casuistic.
- catchy — If you describe a tune, name, or advertisement as catchy, you mean that it is attractive and easy to remember.
- disarming — removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming: a disarming smile.
- enchanting — Delightfully charming or attractive.
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