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ensorcerizing

adjective; derivation
Enchanting or bewitching in a hypnotic or otherwise captivating way. The affixes on this word mimic its synonyms; "enchanting" and "bewitching" have the progressive particle suffix and a prefix. However, to fit this pattern, Dillard first had to add the -IZE verb suffix, then she could add the other affixes.
 
The mobile's disks' replaced for me the ensorcerizing waving of tree leaves.
Etymology : EN- + SORCER [SORCERY] + -IZ [-IZE] + -ING
Source : Annie Dillard, An American Childhood.
Last modified: 10 June 2008


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