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 charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two. Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, Contributor, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025 His charming ways and social profile contributed to successfully ferrying the Rubinacci business into modern times compared to other household names of Naples’ famous tailoring tradition. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 The island is made up of three charming towns: Anna Maria in the north, Holmes Beach in the middle, and Bradenton Beach in the south. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 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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