witching

Noun · Adjective
US[wich-ing]/ˈwɪtʃɪŋ/2 syllables
Synonyms: charmingmagicmagicalsorcerouswizardwizardly

Open English WordNet

Noun (1)

  1. the use or practice of witchcraftType of practice

Adjective (1)

  1. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers“charming incantations”“magic signs that protect against adverse influence”“a magical spell”“'tis now the very witching time of night — Shakespeare”“wizard wands”“wizardly powers”Synonyms: charmingmagicmagicalsorcerouswizardwizardlyOpposite naturalSimilar supernatural
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

witch′ing adjective

That witches or enchants; suited to enchantment or witchcraft; bewitching. “The very witching time of night.” William Shakespeare — Witch′wb-a1′>′ing·ly, adverb

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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