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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Thanks to his charming naïveté, this frosty fellow helps Kathy heal from her grief — and maybe find love again. Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein’s latest collaboration is a spiritual sequel to their 2019 masterpiece, once again putting an undeniably charming schemer through a nightmarish gauntlet of trials and tribulations to chase an impossible dream. Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025 Located on the eastern side of Hawaii’s Big Island, Hilo is known for its beautiful hiking trails, proximity to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and charming downtown boasting wooden storefronts. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 This Little Women, with its charming cast (including Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, and Claire Danes) and refreshingly modern script, is winsome without ever being treacly. The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 21 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 24 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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