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beguiling


Meanings
  • adjective

    Attracting and holding one's interest in a charming or engaging way.

  • verb

    Delighting or charming someone, often in a deceptive or manipulative way.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with beguiling
beguile , reveal , conceal , veil , hail , trail,ail , mail , sale , gale , wail
Variants
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beguiling , beguilingly , beguile , beguiled , beguilement , beguilements , beguiler , beguilers , beguiles
Forms
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beguilingly, beguiled, beguiles


Etymology
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Originated from the Middle English word 'beguilen' meaning 'to deceive, cheat, or lead astray'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'beguiling' contains the word 'gile', which means 'deceit' or 'cunning'.

  2. Beguiling is often used to describe the charm of a villain in literature.

  3. The term 'beguilement' refers to the act of deceiving or charming someone.


Related Concepts
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  1. allure: A strong attraction or charm that draws someone in.

  2. charm: The ability to attract, delight, or please someone.

  3. enchantment: A state of being under the spell or power of a magical influence.


Culture
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Beguiling has been used extensively in literature and poetry, often to describe the allure or charm of characters or situations. It is also used metaphorically to describe something that is captivating or enchanting.

How to Memorize "beguiling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a charming or deceptive character using their beguiling ways to attract someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with something charming or attractive.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word by associating it with 'beguile' and 'deceive'.


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