Enamoring

/ɪˈnæm.ə.rɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Charming or captivating; causing someone to fall in love or be greatly delighted.

Etymology

Present participle of enamor, used as an adjective. The -ing suffix on verbs can create adjectives describing what the verb does (an enamoring smile is one that enamors). From Old French via Latin 'amor.'

Kelly Says

What makes something 'enamoring' rather than just 'nice' is the element of spell-like attraction—it suggests an almost involuntary enchantment, which is why the word appears so often in poetry and romance novels.

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