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

2 of 2

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

Leo Fincham and Rowan Miles (who splits time between this band and her more post-hyperpop-minded duo the Femcels) keep the momentum up on the charming Stick Around for Tea. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026

In the surrounding neighborhood, lots of charming bars, shops, and restaurants sit within walking distance and public ferry service is available. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Ludwig is the twitchy, neurotic, charming character that Mitchell was born to play. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

The National Trust rents out a charming stone cottage called 89 Church Lawn that sleeps seven and sits at the entrance to the 2,650-acre estate. — Nicholas Derenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 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