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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The 23-acre Promenade at Coconut Creek serves as the city’s social hub, with shopping, dining, entertainment, and regular events in a charming open-air setting. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025 Two Weeks Notice Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock star as charming and undeniably self-absorbed millionaire George Wade and his overworked, underappreciated, multi-tasking chief counsel, Lucy Kelson. Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 The result was rambling, like a charming yet sweaty mixtape. Anna Russell, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025 For this is indeed the most charming version of the story it’s yet presented. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 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 Nov. 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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