charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of charming

• 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

The relatively small but charming Cress Bar is positioned across from the restaurant, with a large wine selection covering one wall and a beautiful piece of Alligator Juniper wood stretched out for bar seating. —Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026

The four actors reunited onstage to close out the Emmys with a hilariously charming bit inspired by their cult-favorite comedy series that, appropriately, gave O'Hara her flowers. —Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026

That’s what’s so charming about Raimi. —James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026

Santa Familia, Cayo District, Belize The Cayo District is a charming and unconventional part of Belize that immediately feels warm and inviting. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

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