Beguiling Definition & Meaning
beguiling
- adjective
- highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire; "an alluring prospect"; "her alluring smile"; "the voice was low and beguiling"; "difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement"; "a tempting invitation"
- misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods; "taken in by beguiling tales of overnight fortunes"
"Beguiling" in song lyrics
See how beguiling is used in real songs:
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"And knew the patterns of his foul beguiling;"
William Shakespeare — A Lover's Complaint
Words that rhyme with beguiling
Usage tips for "beguiling"
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