1. acts of charming or enchanting someone in a deceptive way
Usage: plural form
2. pleasant distractions or entertainments that help pass time
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The con artist’s beguilements fooled many unsuspecting victims.
• She saw through his romantic beguilements and rejected his advances.
• The children enjoyed the simple beguilements of summer camp activities.
• Books and music were her favorite beguilements during the long winter.
• The magician’s beguilements captivated the entire audience.
• He used various beguilements to distract her from the real issue.