charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
Synonyms of charming
: 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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Nearby Walland is a charming little mountain town, and Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind theme park, is less than an hour away. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Forsythia is a bright, charming harbinger of spring, illuminating the dull gray winter landscape with its vibrant yellow blooms. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 If your space is missing a statement piece, Rhea recommends this charming Safavieh chair. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 While some fences are charming and enhance your home's curb appeal, others can majorly detract from it. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 June 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 23 Jun. 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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