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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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless. David W. Brown, New Yorker, 5 July 2025 This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup. AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 Sarah Lim's background as a graphic designer is evident in the shop's charming aesthetic and her personal journey with food sensitivities is baked into the store's gluten-free menu. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Actor Tyler Hilton played Chris Keller, a charming but arrogant musician, on four seasons of the teen soap. Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 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 11 Jul. 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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