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

Dykstra’s drawings are beautifully detailed, thoughtful, charming and evocative. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

This is perfectly captured by Spectre Bailey, a charming commission that reaffirms that inspiration can come from anywhere. — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In the film, Niffy plays a pooch named Shep, who belongs to Emma Ross, portrayed by Stephanie Bennett, a resident of the charming town of Cedar Ridge. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 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