charming

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adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

charming

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present participle of charm entry 2

Synonyms of charming

Adjective

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

Examples of charming in a Sentence

Adjective

a charming little café by the sea

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Where to stay Tucked into the charming center of Mountain Brook, a suburb a few minutes' drive from downtown, Hotel Wildemont, Autograph Collection, has the feel of a warm, woodsy lodge. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Widow’s Kiss The Widow’s Kiss is an exceptionally charming drink. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

While the episode appears charming and simple on the surface, an uneasiness starts to settle in as Riley realizes that Amanda and Wooly seem to be communicating directly through the television set. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Each room features charming details (four-poster beds, lavish soaking tubs, Edwardian wallpaper) with views of the grounds—including the property’s magical Shakespearean walking garden. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

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