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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Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, more A-listers expanded the property, adding charming cottages and luxurious lodges to its portfolio. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 At times, awards host Désirée Nosbusch visibly struggled with the stress of remaining the charming emcee. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2026 Directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes have a lot of fun with the concept, evoking the raw analog vibe of '70s television in all its charming yet unsettling glory. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026 Glen Powell plays a charming guy disowned by his wealthy family when he was born. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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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