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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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Origin of charming

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at charm1, -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM charming

charm·ing·ly, adverbcharm·ing·ness, nounun·charm·ing, adjective
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How to use charming in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for charming

charming
/ (ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ) /

adjective
delightful; pleasant; attractive

Derived forms of charming

charmingly, adverb
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