charming

1 of 2

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

charming

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present participle of charm entry 2

Synonyms of charming

Adjective

• charismatic
• appealing
• attractive
• enchanting
• seductive
• fascinating

Examples of charming in a Sentence

Adjective

a charming little café by the sea

a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Lake of Dreams show still feels like an oddly charming fever dream—projections, puppetry, and music best experienced from SW, Lakeside, or the aft-deck fantasy bar literally called Aft. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

So when a charming stranger and his captivating accomplice arrive with an offer too good to refuse, Joe makes a deal that could give both him and his team a second chance. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

The hotel first opened in 1915, but has since been meticulously restored and provides a charming home base for exploring nearby shops, restaurants, and galleries. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

But these charming dwellings aren’t just found in the worlds of soon-to-be princesses or daring adventurers. — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1664, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for charming

• arming
• farming
• harming
• alarming
• disarming

Kids Definition

charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchärm-iŋ 

: pleasant and attractive especially in manner

a charming person