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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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He was exacting, charming and merciless in equal measure.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Much like Hogan’s mansion—which occupies three stories—the cottage property backs right onto the beach, with a charming white picket fence added to separate the dwelling from the publicly accessible area.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

James was whip-smart, meticulous in manner and dress, effortlessly charming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Lookout Hill: Yarn and Art Supplies – I passed this shop a few times and couldn’t get over how charming it looked.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“They are generally long; but whether always charming, it is not for me to determine.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen