entrancing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈtrænsɪŋ/
KK: /ɪnˈtrænsɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Something that is very attractive or delightful, capturing your attention completely.
Example
The entrancing music made everyone feel relaxed and happy.
Conversation
Have you seen that new art exhibit downtown?
Not yet, but I've heard it's really entrancing.
You should definitely check it out; the colors are so vibrant.
I will! I love when art can be so entrancing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
captivating
alluring
mesmerizing
Antonyms
boring
uninteresting
repulsive
verb
Definition
To captivate or attract someone in a way that holds their attention completely.
Example
The magician's performance was so entrancing that the audience couldn't look away.
Tense Forms
Past: entranced
Past Participle: entranced
Conversation
Did you see that magician last night?
Yeah, his tricks were entrancing!
I couldn't believe my eyes during the final act.
Root Explanation
Entrancing → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and "trance" (from Old French *transe*, meaning a state of being entranced or in a daze). The word "entrancing" means causing someone to be in a state of fascination or wonder.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'caused to be' ('en-') in a 'daze' or 'fascination' ('trance') — that's why entrancing means something that captivates you.
Visually Confused Words
tracing
entertaining
entangling