charming

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adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
Synonyms of charming
: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing
a charming restaurant
has such charming manners
charmingly
ˈchär-miŋ-lē How to pronounce charming (audio)
adverb

charming

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present participle of charm entry 2

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Adjective a charming little café by the sea a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Beyond that, this hilarious, heartfelt two-hander is a strong best-picture contender, and Malkovich, who took the Venice Film Festival’s Volpi Cup for best actor, is also a frontrunner for his charming, slippery turn. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Visitors to Living can enjoy an authentic Milanese aperitivo, either indoors in the elegant atmosphere of the lounge, or outdoors, on the lush terrace overlooking the charming Piazzetta Bossi. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Enchanted lanterns are suspended in the air, giving a magical ambiance to this charming Orlando home. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charming

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of charming was in 1664

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charming

adjective
charm·​ing ˈchärm-iŋ How to pronounce charming (audio)
: pleasant and attractive especially in manner
a charming person
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