charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
Synonyms of charmingnext
: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing
a charming restaurant
has such charming manners
charmingly adverb

Examples of charming in a Sentence

a charming little café by the sea a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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The 1 Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the charming town of Hanalei, where there are a handful of shops and good restaurants like AMA and Bar Acuda. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Good job removing the perch, which might be a charming touch but aren’t needed by the inhabitants. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 18 May 2026 But Stephen has a disarmingly charming kind of personality. Laura Bradley, Vanity Fair, 18 May 2026 Use a matching set or go for a charming, mismatched look. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for charming

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charming was in 1664

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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charming. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

charming

adjective
charm·​ing ˈchärm-iŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
: pleasant and attractive especially in manner
a charming person

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