beguilingly

C1
Pronunciation
/bi-ˈgī(-ə)l/
/bi-ˈgī(ə)l/
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

hoodwink

Example Sentences
  • beguiled her classmates into doing the work for her
2 Definition

to engage the interest of by or as if by guile

Example Sentences
  • His seductive voice beguiled the audience.
3 Definition

to lead by deception

Example Sentences
  • beguiled into ambush
4 Definition

to while away especially by some agreeable occupation

Example Sentences
  • The seven poems were written to beguile the tedium of a sea voyage. —V. L. Parrington
5 Definition

to deceive by wiles

Example Sentences
  • had intended to beguile
6 Definition

to deceive by cunning means

Example Sentences
  • was beguiled into thinking everything was all right
7 Definition

to draw notice or interest by charm

Example Sentences
  • it is the scenery that beguiles the tourists
8 Definition

to cause time to pass pleasantly

Example Sentences
  • beguile the time by telling stories