charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• 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

The 7,530-square-foot space, dubbed Dongliang Maison, is connected to the multibrand retailer’s first Shanghai destination shop — also a charming historical British villa — which was launched a year ago. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025

The home offers several charming touches, from the double-sided stove to the kitchen awash in a peaceful blue (complete with a nook in the dining area). —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025

Local spots like The Inn on Putney Road give travelers the option to have a charming stay right outside of bustling Brattleboro. —Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

With how charming the patterns are, deciding on just one can be just as hard as deciding on your china pattern for your wedding registry. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 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