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beguiling

UK
/bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/

Translations

beguilingadjective
more beguiling
Comp.
most beguiling
Super.
UK
/bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
captivantQui séduit par son charme ou son attrait.
Her beguiling smile made everyone trust her instantly, even though she had ulterior motives.
Son sourire captivant a immédiatement inspiré confiance à tout le monde, même si elle avait des intentions cachées.
envoûtantAvec l'idée d’un charme presque irrésistible, parfois trompeur.
Her beguiling smile made everyone trust her instantly, even though she had ulterior motives.
Son sourire envoûtant a immédiatement inspiré confiance à tout le monde, même si elle avait des intentions cachées.
Additional translations
séduisantSens plus général ; parfois avec une nuance trompeuse selon le contexte.
Synonyms
charming
enchanting
alluring
captivating
seductive
fascinating
entrancing
bewitching
Antonyms
unattractive
unappealing
repulsive
beguilingnoun
beguilings
pl
UK
/bɪˈɡaɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈɡaɪ.lɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning 'the act of beguiling; deception or charm'.
séductionDans un registre soutenu ; l’idée de charmer ou de tromper par le charme.
The beguiling of the audience was accomplished with eloquent words and a warm smile.
La séduction du public a été accomplie grâce à des mots éloquents et à un sourire chaleureux.
Additional translations
envoûtementSurtout pour l’idée d’un charme captivant, souvent littéraire.
Synonyms
deception
trickery
charm
bewitchment
enticement
seduction
allurement
misleading
dupery
beguileverb

beguiling

Gerund

beguiled
Past Simple
beguiled
Past Participle
beguiling
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈɡaɪl/
US
/bɪˈɡaɪl/
envoûterAu sens de charmer d’une manière souvent trompeuse.
She beguiled the audience with her captivating performance.
Elle a envoûté le public par sa prestation captivante.
tromperAu sens de duper quelqu’un pour l’amener à faire quelque chose.
He was beguiled into signing the contract without reading it thoroughly.
Il a été trompé et a signé le contrat sans le lire attentivement.
agrémenterAu sens de faire passer agréablement le temps.
They beguiled the long hours of the journey with games and stories.
Ils ont agrémenté les longues heures du voyage de jeux et d’histoires.
Additional translations
séduireSens proche, avec une nuance d’attrait parfois trompeur.
duperPlus familier que « tromper ».
égayerSens plus libre, quand il s’agit simplement d’égayer le temps.
Synonyms
charm
delude
entrance
enchant
captivate
fascinate
mislead
trick
beguilegerund / present participle

beguiling

The present participle form “beguiling” is widely used attributively (e.g., “a beguiling smile”).
envoûtantQualifie quelque chose de charmant avec une nuance de fascination trompeuse.
She gave him a beguiling smile.
Elle lui a adressé un sourire envoûtant.
Additional translations
séduisantNuance plus générale de charme attrayant.

Definitions

beguilingadjective
Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way.
Her beguiling smile made everyone trust her instantly, even though she had ulterior motives.
beguilingnoun
The act or process of deceiving or charming someone.
The beguiling of the audience was accomplished with eloquent words and a warm smile.
beguileverb
To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.
She beguiled the audience with her captivating performance.
To trick someone into doing something.
He was beguiled into signing the contract without reading it thoroughly.
To pass time pleasantly.
They beguiled the long hours of the journey with games and stories.
beguilegerund / present participle
Charming or attractive in a way that often conceals deception.
She gave him a beguiling smile.
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