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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Copper pennies are sweet, tangy, and a little savory—with a charming name to boot. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Effortlessly stylish but wholly unpretentious, São Lourenço’s charming whitewashed buildings sit within vast stretches of organic vineyards, ancient olive groves, and wildflower meadows. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 None of them require you to be naturally charming. Henna Pryor, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are charming sisters and witches passing their magical skills to their kids in the trailer for Practical Magic 2, which dropped on Monday and is directed by Susanne Bier (The Perfect Couple, Bird Box). Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 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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