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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Founded back in 1878 by silver miners, Leadville was a boomtown buzzing with colorful characters and fortune seekers, who left behind a smattering of charming Victorian buildings and a wild, frontier spirit that still lingers. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 Moreover, these are shows created and hosted and performed by people who are professionally interesting, captivating, entertaining, charming, and watchable. David Zucker, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025 Each features a charming tree design loaded with ornaments and toys. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025 This inventive and charming version follows Gonzo after he gets invited to a mysterious event at a haunted mansion. Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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