beguiling meaning
UK US /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/ 3 syllables
beguiling (adjective): highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire.
beguiling has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
beguiling as an 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
Synonyms: alluring, enticing, tempting
Similar: seductive
- misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods
- taken in by beguiling tales of overnight fortunes
Similar: dishonest
How to pronounce beguiling
beguiling is pronounced /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with beguiling
Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in NG · 9-letter words
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