charming

[chahr-ming] / ˈtʃɑr mɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

captivating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

bewitching electrifying enamoring enthralling entrancing fetching infatuating magnetizing pleasing ravishing seducing tantalizing tempting titillating winning

WEAK

choice dainty delectable delicate desirable eye-catching irresistible nice rapturous seductive winsome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad boring disagreeable hateful homely mean repellent repulsive ugly unfriendly unhappy uninteresting unlikeable unpleasant unsophisticated

STRONG

unattractive

WEAK

frightening irritating offensive repulsing terrifying

Example Sentences

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Their relationship and banter are charming, but it’s clear that Niki has a hunger for more in this life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

But another factor is that more capybaras are living closer to humans than they used to, and the furry neighbors are charming.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Recent estimates of these charming penguins suggest their effects are not large enough to explain our data.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Elma first encountered the prophet in a Christian bookshop in the Scottish capital and recalls that he seemed "very charming and easy to talk to".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Davenport was a Philistine, not worth mentioning, but the Italian was somber and polite, quite charming.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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