What is the meaning of beguiling?

verb

adjective

  • Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire.
    • usage: "an alluring prospect"; "her alluring smile"; "the voice was low and beguiling"; "difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement"; "a tempting invitation"
  • Misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods.
    • usage: "taken in by beguiling tales of overnight fortunes"
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