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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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar). Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower. Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 The vibe is understated and charming, with vintage and upcycled design details peppered throughout the space (like the Park Slope location, which is nestled under a stoop). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 The teens, drawn from a worldwide pool of applicants, are a charming, awkward bunch, and the landscapes they’re tossed into are gorgeous and dramatic. David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 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

Dictionary Entries Near charming

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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charming. Accessed 20 Feb. 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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