charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchär-miŋ 

: extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing

a charming restaurant

has such charming manners

charmingly

ˈchär-miŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

Examples of charming in a Sentence

a charming little café by the sea

a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts

Recent Examples on the Web

From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence. —Spin Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024

The story highlights themes of kindness, family and the joy of the Hanukkah tradition of making latkes and is accompanied by charming illustrations. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024

That’s because of its charming new mascot and supporting cast, imaginative gameplay and aesthetic, and an increasingly rare and intangible sense of magic and joy that got so many of us hooked on gaming in the hobby’s earliest years. —Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024

And inside the charming Laurel Canyon home of Aurora James, a contemporary conservatory shower awaits in the primary bathroom. —Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of charm entry 2

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

charming

adjective

charm·​ing ˈchärm-iŋ 

: pleasant and attractive especially in manner

a charming person