Beguiling Meaning

/bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
C2

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verbpresent participle and gerund of beguile

nounA beguilement.

adjThat beguiles or beguile.

"a beguiling look"
"I thought he was supposed to be my mentor. But, in actuality, what did I know about the often beguiling world of adults?"— 2009, Reif Larsen, The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet, Pinguin Books, page 26:
The beguiling smile fooled many people.
Her beguiling voice was very soothing.
The singer captivated the audience with her beguiling voice.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ smile of the fox made the rabbit trust it, but it was a dangerous trick.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The island had a ____ charm that made the visitors want to stay city.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ smile of the fox made the rabbit trust it, but it was a dangerous trick.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The island had a ____ charm that made the visitors want to stay city.

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