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

Worthy of a spot on your walls, the Ravensburger Pumpkin Cottage 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle features a charming autumn scene in the forest. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The Sprocket is a charming and efficient pocket-sized printer that uses ZINK zero-ink technology to output your smartphone photos, Polaroid-style, on special paper. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Café Nizza is a charming spot in Södermalm with impeccably unfussy dishes and fun bottles. — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Now a charming village, with its traditional church with prominent spire overlooking the town and the old clock tower converted into a wonderful mussel and fish restaurant. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 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