Synonyms of charming

charming 1 of 3

adjective

ˈchär-miŋ 

as in charismatic

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract

a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• charismatic
• appealing
• attractive
• enchanting
• seductive
• fascinating
• interesting
• alluring
• magnetic
• entrancing
• engaging
• intriguing
• glamorous
• exciting
• elfin
• tempting
• bewitching
• captivating
• fetching
• delightful
• hypnotic
• luring
• absorbing
• enthralling
• engrossing
• haunting
• riveting
• gripping
• pleasant
• enticing
• tantalizing
• pleasing
• galvanic
• spellbinding
• hypnotizing
• mesmerizing
• arresting
• inviting
• winning
• titillating
• darling
• beckoning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsive
• revolting
• repugnant
• repellent
• boring
• tedious
• tiresome
• irksome
• wearisome
• obnoxious
• offensive
• unalluring
• awful
• loathsome
• shocking
• appalling
• horrible
• hideous
• repelling
• odious
• abominable
• sickening
• distasteful
• horrid
• flat
• nauseating
• abhorrent
• invidious
• noisome
• dull
• drab
• horrendous
• pedestrian
• monotonous
• dreary
• ponderous
• humdrum
• leaden
• jading

charming

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noun

as in seduction

Related Words

• seduction
• wooing
• romancing
• tempting
• courting
• praise
• massaging
• swaying
• influencing
• acclaim
• prompting
• applause
• ingratiation
• fawning
• lobbying
• commendation
• smarm
• convincing
• pressuring
• sycophancy
• brainwashing
• endearment
• toadying
• persuading
• overpersuasion
• sweet talk
• inducement
• conversion
• allurement
• charm
• enticement
• flattery
• beguilement
• soft soap
• inducing
• butter
• suasion
• buttering up
• taffy
• adulation
• blarney
• incense
• persuasion
• overpraise
• flannel

Dissimilar Words

• depreciation
• disparagement
• detraction
• belittlement
• put-down
• bad-mouthing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinating
• enchanting
• enticing
• interesting
• captivating
• intriguing
• bewitching
• alluring
• delighting
• seducing
• pleasing
• magnetizing
• luring
• beguiling
• tempting
• killing
• witching
• drawing
• disarming
• wiling
• gratifying
• wooing
• pulling
• inviting
• arresting
• entrancing
• appealing (to)
• enthralling
• enrapturing
• beckoning
• courting
• soliciting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• offending
• disgusting
• revolting
• repelling
• annoying
• boring
• displeasing
• tiring
• irking
• wearying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possessing
• enchanting
• bewitching
• striking
• spelling
• tempting
• seducing
• cursing
• overlooking
• captivating
• fascinating
• ensorcelling
• hexing
• mesmerizing
• attracting
• spellbinding
• beguiling
• enticing
• luring
• voodooing
• jinxing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blessing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of charming

Adjective

So instead, Ziegfeld brought video of their snake-charming act, then hammered home their carnival sideshow bona fides by knocking a nail into their own nasal cavity in what was called the Human Blockhead act. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

The historic home, a charming 1925 property, is open to visitors and houses rotating exhibitions. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 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