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beguiled

[bih-gahyld]

beguiled Definition

  • 1charmed or enchanted by someone or something
  • 2deceived or misled by someone, often resulting in harm

Using beguiled: Examples

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

  • Example

    The audience was beguiled by the magician's tricks.

  • Example

    She was beguiled by his charming smile and witty conversation.

  • Example

    He was beguiled into signing a contract that was not in his favor.

  • Example

    The company beguiled customers with false advertising.

beguiled Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with beguiled

  • deceived or tricked out of something

    Example

    He was beguiled out of his life savings by a fraudulent investment scheme.

  • deceived or misled by excessive or insincere praise

    Example

    She was beguiled by flattery into accepting a job offer that turned out to be a scam.

  • deceived or misled by superficial qualities or outward appearances

    Example

    He was beguiled by her beauty and elegance, but later realized she was not as kind-hearted as she seemed.

Origins of beguiled

from be- + guile, meaning 'to deceive'

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Summary: beguiled in Brief

The term 'beguiled' [bih-gahyld] refers to being charmed or enchanted by someone or something, or deceived or misled by someone, often resulting in harm. It is often used to describe situations where someone is tricked or fooled, as in 'He was beguiled into signing a contract that was not in his favor.' The phrase 'beguiled out of' is used to describe being deceived or tricked out of something, while 'beguiled by flattery' and 'beguiled by appearances' describe being misled by excessive praise or superficial qualities.