Definition

The state of being deceived or charmed by someone or something, often in a way that is misleading or enchanting.

Example

The beguilement of the magician left the audience in awe.

Conversation

Have you ever felt a sense of beguilement when watching a magician perform?

Definitely! It's amazing how they can trick our minds like that.

I always wonder how they do it without revealing their secrets.

It's all part of the charm, I guess; the beguilement keeps us coming back for more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beguilement → It is formed from "be-" (meaning to cause to be) and "guile" (from Old French *guile*, meaning deceit or trickery) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "beguilement" refers to the act of causing someone to be deceived or tricked.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be' ('be-') and 'deceit' ('guile') — that's how beguilement means the act of tricking someone.

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