charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of charming

• charismatic
• appealing
• attractive
• enchanting
• seductive
• fascinating

Examples of charming in a Sentence

a charming little café by the sea

a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts

Recent Examples on the Web

In his case, the beloved was the unobtainable Beatrice Portinari, a wealthy banker’s daughter whom Dante claimed to have loved from their first meeting, when both were children—a bit of charming self-mythology—and steadily on until her untimely death, at twenty-four. —Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025

Wander through Kastro, a charming medieval village known for its traditional Cycladic architecture and archaeological museum. —Petros Zissimos, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

Patterned wallpaper borders, charming gingham prints, and gorgeous oak cabinetry are all making a modern comeback. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025

The convention is a three-day celebration of the community built around the show, its charming and relatable characters, complex storytelling, signature art style and foundational theme of friendship that so many fans love. —Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 23 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

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