charming

adjective

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

Examples of charming in a Sentence

a charming little café by the sea a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food. Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 Same goes for Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, whose charming gap only accentuates her beauty. Dora Davies-Evitt, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 Location Freshford is a charming village nestled along the banks of the River Frome, surrounded by wild meadows and dense woodlands. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for charming

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charming was in 1664

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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charming. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

charming

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

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