charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

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

Or swap the Amalfi Coast for the coast of Maine, which offers rocky beaches, charming inns, and enough lobster rolls to keep everyone happy, without peak European airfare. —Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

The charming new portraits come ahead of Camilla and King Charles’ visit to the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 19. —Simon Perry, People.com, 19 May 2025

With charming Old-World looks trending across fashion and interiors, this prediction comes as no surprise. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025

Called the Grand Ole Opry Camel Caravan, the troupe appeared exclusively for military members at bases throughout the U.S. and Central America during the summer of 1941, charming soldiers with toe-tapping hillbilly music and comedy from Minnie Pearl. —Lindsay Kusiak, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 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