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charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
: 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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This charming story follows the story of Clyde, a guard mouse at Buckingham Palace, who leaves his post to go on an adventure with his American cousins who come to stay. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 Splurge on other charming home accents to make any room feel instantly cozier, such as a festive garland or teddy throw blanket. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025 Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that front. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 But throughout, charming video and stills, along with current interviews, concert footage and time with his family (son-in-law actor Jason Bateman makes a vocal cameo) and beloved Bernese dogs, paint the backdrop of his momentous career. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 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 3 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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