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

The 325-piece set captures charming details like Glinda’s pink dress, bubble wand, and tiara, and Elphaba’s green skin and signature broom. —Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026

Her family’s first home was a charming brick two-story. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

Don’t miss the iconic multi-level Flagler Tavern (and its upstairs speakeasy), waterfront dining at The Grille at Riverview, or a meal at The Breakers, a local landmark featuring a charming pink exterior and more than 100 years of history. —Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Directed and co-written by Alexandre Rockwell, the film follows an aspiring filmmaker (Steve Buscemi) who falls in with an irresistibly charming gangster (Seymour Cassel, who won Sundance’s first acting award) as his erstwhile producer. —Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

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