charming

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adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

charming

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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

The house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Last week The Sun reported that the couple had found a hidden gem in the Cotswolds, a charming area located west of the capital. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

Food and drink The Anasazi Restaurant sits at the heart of the property, led by charming head chef Cristian Pontiggia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 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