charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
: 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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Butler portrays the charming ne'er-do-well Hank, an East Village bartender who loves his mom, baseball and girlfriend Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz). Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025 In charming videos, the digital campaign will include a fresh reinterpretation of Karl Interviews Karl (the tongue-in-cheek video series where Karl Lagerfeld interviewed himself) that adds a touch of comedy and wonder that references Lagerfeld’s famous wit as well as various social media moments. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Once Upon a Time Step into the charming coastal town of Storybrooke, Maine, where fairy-tale characters are suspended in time and stripped of their memories — all except for the Evil Queen, Regina (Lana Parrilla), who rules as mayor and author of the curse. James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 31% off. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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