beguile

[bɪˈɡaɪl]

beguile Definition

  • 1to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
  • 2to trick or deceive someone

Using beguile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beguile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He beguiled her with his smooth talk.

  • Example

    The con artist beguiled the elderly couple out of their life savings.

  • Example

    The beautiful scenery beguiled us into thinking the hike would be easy.

  • Example

    She was beguiled by the promise of wealth and fame.

beguile Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beguile

Antonyms for beguile

Idioms Using beguile

  • to pass the time pleasantly

    Example

    She read a book to beguile the time while waiting for her flight.

  • beguile one's way

    to use charm or deception to achieve something

    Example

    He beguiled his way into the party even though he wasn't invited.

  • beguile with promises

    to deceive someone with false promises

    Example

    The politician beguiled the voters with promises he couldn't keep.

Phrases with beguile

  • a charming or attractive smile that can be deceptive

    Example

    He used his beguiling smile to get what he wanted.

  • attractive or alluring eyes that can be deceptive

    Example

    She looked at him with her beguiling eyes, making him feel like he could trust her.

  • a charming or attractive voice that can be deceptive

    Example

    The telemarketer used her beguiling voice to sell the product.

Origins of beguile

from Middle English 'bigilen', meaning 'to deceive'

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Summary: beguile in Brief

The verb 'beguile' [bɪˈɡaɪl] means to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way, or to trick or deceive someone. It is often used in contexts where someone is lured into a situation by charm or deception, as in 'The con artist beguiled the elderly couple out of their life savings.' 'Beguile' also extends into phrases like 'beguiling smile,' and idioms like 'beguile the time,' denoting passing time pleasantly.