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Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends, especially by deceit
“But one day, a beguiling man and his shrewd wife assumed the leadership of our nation. One by one, they took away our rights and then our freedom.”
Likely, capable of, or designed to, deceive
“The world of glaring buildings and glittering interiors is a lurid, empty shell, all the more so for its fake and beguiling lights, and its domineering, oppressive presence.”
Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way
“The glimpses we have of Hewlett show quite a beguiling personality.”
Having a strange, curious or mysterious nature
“The next year, I began life as an art critic to make my slow way into the beguiling wonders of print.”
Tending to hold one's interest or attention
“Tanaka turns Herbert's tale into a beguiling story of love and loss.”
Very physically attractive or alluring
Causing laughter and providing entertainment
Having a playfully mischievous character or streak
To be arousing someone
“In fact, I am sure Aphrodite will use her charms to beguile her captors and escape.”
Causing of amazement
Exploiting someone for one's personal gain
Present participle for to deceive or fool someone
“For some reason, she was trying to beguile him into believing her incredible story, and that left him moderately annoyed.”
Present participle for to flirt with or attempt to attract
“Hugh of Wexford had the air of a man who'd always found it just a bit too easy to beguile the fairer sex.”
Present participle for to cajole or convince someone with flattery
“I wondered whether these outpourings were simply to beguile me into believing that he meant no offense.”
Present participle for to pass or spend time, typically in a pleasant manner
“With such conversation and considerations did the three travelers beguile their time.”
Present participle for to convince or manipulate
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