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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Deep in the heart of Bakewell’s cobbled town square stands The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, inside a charming 17th-century stone building, once owned by the Duke of Rutland. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 The show sees a group of charming young islanders arrive in Mallorca, Spain, to find love. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 July 2025 Wildwood offers all the things that Floridians love, including good weather, golf, fishing, lakeside living, excellent dining, charming shops, and activities for the whole family. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 July 2025 Go here for undisturbed natural beaches and the most charming Chora in all of the Cyclades—the latter of which is a mere three kilometers away from Perma, a secluded seaside sanctuary tailor-made for unwinding. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 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 21 Jul. 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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