as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
a charmingly old-fashioned country inn
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Recent Examples of charmingly
But DiCaprio’s costars, Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor, came out and charmingly delivered highly complimentary remarks about him.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Jan. 2026
The effect is charmingly old-fashioned yet freshly modern all at once.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Airbnb but for impeccably sourced and designed villas only) called Villa Catrine, situated at the top of a charmingly winding road with a view of the sea below.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
There are 472 stations in the New York subway, each of them charmingly, frustratingly unique.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
There’s something charmingly low-budget about the whole affair, devoid of splashy graphics or teasers about what’s to come and instead foregrounding the excitement of the stars.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Co-written with Tara Dehlavi, the book is charmingly modest and accessible, even for those who know little about her.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Everyone's a little sad in The Holdovers, Alexander Payne's charmingly sour comedy about a student stuck at his New England boarding school over the holidays with only his grouchy professor (Paul Giamatti) and the school cook (Da'Vine Joy Randolph) for company.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Pitting vengeful ghosts against a backdrop of a supernatural love story, the film charmingly plays with genre to question how history and myth can probe collective and socio-political grief.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Jan. 2026
The effect is charmingly old-fashioned yet freshly modern all at once.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Airbnb but for impeccably sourced and designed villas only) called Villa Catrine, situated at the top of a charmingly winding road with a view of the sea below.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
There are 472 stations in the New York subway, each of them charmingly, frustratingly unique.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
There’s something charmingly low-budget about the whole affair, devoid of splashy graphics or teasers about what’s to come and instead foregrounding the excitement of the stars.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Co-written with Tara Dehlavi, the book is charmingly modest and accessible, even for those who know little about her.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Everyone's a little sad in The Holdovers, Alexander Payne's charmingly sour comedy about a student stuck at his New England boarding school over the holidays with only his grouchy professor (Paul Giamatti) and the school cook (Da'Vine Joy Randolph) for company.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Pitting vengeful ghosts against a backdrop of a supernatural love story, the film charmingly plays with genre to question how history and myth can probe collective and socio-political grief.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmingly
Adverb
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Casually dressed couples explore the labyrinthine citrus groves, but the rhythm here seems deliciously docile—guests go from hammam to Aperol, afternoon snooze to dinner.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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With notes of caramel and malt, this white hot chocolate (made by roasting the white chocolate first in the oven) is deliciously light and frothy.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Sustainable, charitable, and delightfully petty, this gift proves Valentine’s Day can support bugs, love, pettiness and conservation all at once.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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To put the cherry on top, a great-looking tarte tatin fails to please even a single guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court could make election night great again.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In the modern landscape, there could be something enjoyably cathartic about letting a chat bot be the big bad our hero has to take down.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Add 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 2 small sprigs thyme, leaves picked, and cook, stirring often, until radicchio is softened and wilted, 5–8 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Koobideh, always the popular kid of kebabs, is made at Berenjak in a style using lamb shoulder so finely ground that the meat resembles tiny, distinct sausages, rather than an unbroken shape formed in undulating patterns over the skewer.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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And five monkeys had been present at the silent launching of the fragile glider, which should have stayed in the air for some minutes, borne on the bosom of the wind, before landing sweetly on a treetop, from which it would then be retrieved by Pedro for another flight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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In photos and clips of the couple, they can be seen cozying up to one another and sweetly kissing.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Charmingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmingly. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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