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

Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design. — ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

What to do nearby Cernobbio is a charming town nestled between Mount Bisbino and Lake Como, with beautiful lakefront views, hiking trails, and a botanical garden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

These charming pieces include spacious totes that can also serve as a personal item when flying, chic crossbody bags, and statement-making purses like this seashell bag. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Neill is wonderfully charming in the story of a young woman (Judy Davis) who wants to be a writer in 19th-century Australia, a time and place in which women didn’t do such things. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 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