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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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism. Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025 Measuring over 4 feet tall and just shy of two feet wide, this charming furniture find offers loads of storage in both top and bottom compartments. Alexandra Kay, People.com, 30 May 2025 See why March 18, 2025 12:33 PM Read Next Real Estate News See charming Berkeley CA home where children’s author Beverly Cleary lived: $1.85M May 31, 2023 1:32 PM This story was originally published May 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 May 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 3 Jun. 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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