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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Getty Stockholm, Sweden (AQI: 20) Go for: The charming Stockholm Archipelago with over 14 islands, and the historic Gamla Stan, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings. Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024 The restaurant, which is also an inn, is situated in Luce, a charming village perched along the crystalline Savinja River. Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 Murray is, of course, charming, adding sizzle and verve to the proceedings. Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 The Pluck of the Irish In person, Boyle has that similar rambunctious and infectious humor that makes his version of Hughes so charming. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near charming

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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charming. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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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