charming
[ chahr-ming ]
/ ˈtʃɑr mɪŋ /
adjective
pleasing; delightful: a charming child.
using charm; exercising magic power.
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OTHER WORDS FROM charming
charm·ing·ly, adverbcharm·ing·ness, nounun·charm·ing, adjectiveWords nearby charming
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charming
/ (ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ) /
adjective
delightful; pleasant; attractive
Derived forms of charming
charmingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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