charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• charismatic
• appealing
• attractive
• enchanting
• seductive
• fascinating

Examples of charming in a Sentence

a charming little café by the sea

a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts

Recent Examples on the Web

Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved. —Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025

There seems to be an effort to outsmart viewers familiar with the beats of this kind of plot, and while that’s initially somewhat charming, the antics start to wear on you. —Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025

Located about 60 miles east of Atlanta, Madison is a small town with a surprising amount to see and do, including Georgia Safari Conservation Park and a charming downtown square. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

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