charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
Synonyms of charming
: 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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Just past the quaint and charming Town Center is the entrance to Lone Mountain Ranch. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 Best known for Colonial Williamsburg, this charming city invites travelers to slow down and step into a bygone era. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 The charming little burg is plagued by a perplexing dead body problem. Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026 This charming little hopper is a solid option for kids ages 18 months to 6 years, available in six giraffe and dinosaur designs. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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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