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 Netflix Christmas oeuvre expanded in 2019 with this charming teen ensemble rom-com, a relatively understated entry in the streamer's catalog (compared to, say, the very sparkly musical Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square). Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025 For those with a penchant for Fair Isle, Khaite’s iteration comes in soft neutrals while We Norwegian’s collaboration with Markarian offers a distinctly feminine take with a charming floral trim. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 O’Connor made his way into the sketch midway through, and by the end, Allen made a pretty charming cameo. Rima Parikh, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2025 King’s Disease was sadly overshadowed by ex-wife Kelis’s public allegations of domestic abuse; by King’s Disease II and III, Nas and Hit-Boy had established an easy rhythm that felt effortlessly charming. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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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