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
Recent Examples on the Web More than just a summer destination, the charming Jersey Shore town gets into the spirit for all the seasons — especially the holidays with festive decorations, tree lighting ceremonies, and a vendor village at Congress Hall. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024 The world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts are in convenient proximity, as are the charming eateries and boutiques in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024 Sipping sundowners at the glamorous beach clubs that propagate the sandy shores and cliffside hideouts along the French Riviera really shouldn’t take much convincing, but with so many charming seaside cities and villages to explore, deciding where to stay can be a challenge. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 Tasked with pimping the conflicted Bergman out as a bride to a charming fascist (Claude Rains), Grant finds himself in an untenable war between love and duty. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024 Both the shelves and the frame feature scalloped edges for a charming, decorative look. Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024 His popularity with the public and in Hollywood has long rested on his good looks and his charming, affable public persona. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024 That our charming protagonist makes cowardly choices is a boon to Música. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024 The winner of the charming Louisville, Kentucky, bungalow is 73-year-old New Orleans resident Phyliss Jackson-Polk, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charming. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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