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charming
[ chahr-ming ]
/ ˈtʃɑr mɪŋ /
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adjective
pleasing; delightful: a charming child.
using charm; exercising magic power.
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When To Use "Charismatic" Vs. "Charming"
We often describe a charismatic person as "charming." But, we would never describe a charming house, outfit, or book, no matter how attractive they are, as "charismatic." Let’s break the spell of these two similarly compelling words.
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charm·ing·ly, adverbcharm·ing·ness, nounun·charm·ing, adjectiveWords nearby charming
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British Dictionary definitions for charming
charming
/ (ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ) /
adjective
delightful; pleasant; attractive
Derived forms of charming
charmingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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