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

Stay in Montezuma, a charming old fishing village with a bohemian heart. —Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026

All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026

My experience Sorce is nestled off of East Seventh Street in an unassuming, yet undeniably charming building. —Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026

Their charming formality recalls closets of another era, when buying well mattered more than following any passing fad. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 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