charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
Synonyms of charmingnext
: 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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That sandwich is the Vegitalian combo, from Court Street Grocers, the unbearably charming Carroll Gardens sandwich shop that opened in 2010 and now has additional locations in Williamsburg and Manhattan. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026 This collection of 17 sandy beaches has something for everyone, plus an idyllic central town with charming cobblestoned streets. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026 Their new cast is a lot of fun, too, even without a charming celebrity among the series regulars. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026 What more could that app possibly offer to you than charming updates from the woman who played Patti on The Leftovers? Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 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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