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adjective

ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
Definition of charmingnext
as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts

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charming

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noun

as in seduction

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charming

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verb

present participle of charm
1
as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it

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2
as in possessing
to cast a spell on in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years

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Recent Examples of charming
Adjective
So when a charming stranger and his accomplice arrive with an offer, Boyd makes a high-stakes deal for himself and his team. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 Silk twill introduced a shiny counterpoint in flowy frocks and separates, with their hues spanning from blush to charming mint green and emerald contributing to their glowing appeal. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
Keep reading for more of our favorite charming finds below—all under $30. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s success in charming the Washington press corps this week has moved prediction markets, with Kalshi now showing the Florida Republican as the most likely candidate to win the 2028 presidential election. — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026 Her suggestion is that Mike try to repair his mistake by charming the guests and asking them not to say anything to Tyler. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
  1. charismatic
  2. seduction
  3. fascinating
  4. possessing
  5. appealing
  6. wooing
  7. enchanting
  8. bewitching
Adjective
  • The warm and charismatic straight-shooter, who has clocked 20 years in the biz, has no qualms with exposing the inner workings of what can be a highly secretive industry.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • He was admired by some as a charismatic statesman who put Italy on the world stage but reviled by others as a populist who used political power for personal gain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Noun
  • Collections this week were versatile, taking the client from day to evening with a sense of seduction and confidence.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Each scene is about secrets, hypocrisy or some form of seduction.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of seduction
Verb
  • Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • The Braves went from potentially losing Chris Sale’s start and seeing their season on the brink to now possessing the upper hand, well positioned to finally get the last laugh on their northern rivals.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Tennessee man accused of killing a Kentucky state trooper was on probation and already wanted for a violation, with a criminal record that included assault, fraud and illegally possessing a gun.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of possessing
Adjective
  • In the eyes of powerful players such as Europe and the United States, Brazil was an appealing place for investment and a growing force in multilateral diplomacy.
    — MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Any growth initiatives had to be funded through partners’ capital – hardly an appealing prospect for those same partners – which resulted in a long period of low growth into new business lines.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of appealing
Noun
  • Bradley Beal, DeMar DeRozan, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard and Kevin Durant — twice — all have been linked to Heat pursuits in recent years, none of the wooing reaching fruition.
    — Greg Cote January 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
  • And Mike's wooing was not initially reciprocated – Claire was married, divorcing her first husband, Rachel and Dayna's father, when Dayna was a baby.
    — Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Definition of wooing
Verb
  • Even the Owens family’s enchanting New England home, which the internet has spent nearly three decades foaming at the mouth over, is barely seen, as much of the film takes place overseas.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Practical Magic 2 has Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman enchanting a new generation of fans, but not everyone from the original cast returned for the sequel.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of enchanting
Verb
  • The result is a strange, bewitching experiment in autobiography, in which there are no friendships or love affairs, just exquisite digressions on life-changing texts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside costars Sandra Bullock, Joey King and Maisie Williams, Kidman took a page out of the Owens sisters’ book with some bewitching fashion choices.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of bewitching

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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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