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 same robot that felt charming on a campus may feel like clutter on a narrow sidewalk. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

The building used to be an antiquarian bookshop with soaring arches, and the owners have kept the charming vintage vibes. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

There’s something kind of charming about Carter’s uncoordinated love-bombing. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Half the fun of this market is visiting the charming community of Kensington, a mini British village with its pub and roundabout. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 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