charming

1 of 2

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

charming

2 of 2

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

The charming alt-pop outfit Guster, founded 35 years ago at Tufts University in Massachusetts, occasionally involves symphony orchestras in their gigs. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Such hats aren't super common on the red carpet, which is another reason Lipa's updo-and-chapeau combo is so charming. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

Inside, interiors marry beauty and coziness—think a charming living room for long evenings in front of the fire, a sophisticated kitchen for big breakfast spreads and shared cooking, and a deep soaking tub for relaxing in. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Gino, just downstairs from the hotel, is a charming Italian option. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 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