charming

[chahr-ming]

adjective

1. pleasing; delightful.

   a charming child.

   Synonyms: engaging, winsome, winning, lovely

2. using charm; exercising magic power.

charming

/ ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ /

adjective

1. delightful; pleasant; attractive

Other Word Forms

• charmingly adverb
• charmingness noun
• uncharming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of charming¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; charm ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

It was a privilege of this role to briefly cross paths with interesting, funny and charming characters, who led rich and colourful lives.

From BBC

Known for her charming breakout hit “Messy,” Young collapsed onstage Saturday during her performance on the New York stop of the All Things Go music festival.

From Los Angeles Times

So much of Calloway’s persona rested on her brilliant ideas tempered by charming ineptitude, her devil-may-care approach to her own fame.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s a joy to watch, charming and appropriately intense when the material calls for it, without being over-the-top.

From Salon

The experts recall with amazement and appreciation the level of curiosity and celebrity Thurgood commanded in courtrooms across the Jim Crow South, charming even the bigoted lawyers and judges whose unjust rulings he challenged.

From Salon

Related Words

• absorbing 
• alluring 
• amiable 
• appealing 
• attractive 
• charismatic 
• cute 
• delightful 
• elegant 
• engaging 
• engrossing 
• fascinating 
• glamorous 
• graceful 
• inviting 
• likable 
• lovable 
• lovely 
• pleasant 
• provocative