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

Derived Forms

• ˈcharmingly, adverb

Other Words From

• charming·ly adverb
• charming·ness noun
• un·charming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of charming¹

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

Example Sentences

As news of Shklyarov’s death broke Saturday, the ballet world mourned the dancer who impressed with his gravity-defying leaps and charming stage presence.

From Los Angeles Times

“He was very good-looking, charming. And then he opened his mouth. I said, ‘If this were a movie, maybe, but for you to sing on Broadway is never going to happen.’

From Los Angeles Times

But, if his first term is any indication, Trump's sociopathic tactics, while alarmingly charming to a lot of voters, tend to backfire in the art of the deal on Capitol Hill.

From Salon

Critics have welcomed the film's unique visual style, calling it "disarmingly joyous" and "oddly charming" - but they've also questioned one of the film's big omissions.

From BBC

If so, then the critically acclaimed “The Wild Robot” and the charming “Inside Out 2,” Pixar’s highest-grossing film of all time, would like your attention.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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