Meaning & use

Enamoring

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Inspiring love or admiration in someone; causing to fall in love or become captivated; the present participle of 'enamor.'

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The city's charm kept enamoring visitors long after their first trip.

His quiet confidence had an enamoring effect on everyone he met.

A note on using this word

Enamor comes from Old French amor, 'love,' and is most often seen in its passive form, as in 'enamored of' or 'enamored with' someone or something.

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