charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
Synonyms of charmingnext
: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing
a charming restaurant
has such charming manners
charmingly adverb

Examples of charming in a Sentence

a charming little café by the sea a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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This charming living room is bursting with meaning. Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 Wander between centuries-old churches, charming boutiques, cozy trattorias, and casual wine bars while taking in sweeping views of the Adriatic and surrounding groves of olive trees. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 As a hero, Mauser is appealing; abrasive, cocky, and duplicitous but nonetheless charming, authentic, and intrepid. Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025 David Lean's intimate drama follows an unfulfilled married woman (Celia Johnson) who meets a charming married doctor (Trevor Howard) and connects instantly. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for charming

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charming was in 1664

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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charming. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

charming

adjective
charm·​ing ˈchärm-iŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
: pleasant and attractive especially in manner
a charming person

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