charming
/'tʃɑ:miɳ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Pleasing or delightful; possessing an attractive and pleasant quality that draws others in: Used to describe people, places, things, or personalities that are very likable and pleasant.
- (Archaic/Literary) Possessing or using magical powers: Used in a literary context to describe something as if enchanted or having supernatural appeal.
Examples of Usage
- Describing a person's character or manner:
- Describing an attractive place or object:
- Literary use relating to magic: (This usage is less common in modern everyday English.)
Advanced Usage
- "To be charming": To consistently exhibit pleasant and engaging qualities.
- Used as a polite or formal compliment:
Variants and Related Words
- Charm (noun/verb): The quality of being charming, or the act of delighting someone.
- Charmingly (adverb): In a charming manner.
- Charmed (adjective): Delighted, enchanted, or seemingly protected by luck (as in "leading a charmed life").
Synonyms
- Delightful: Highly pleasing.
- Enchanting: Delightfully charming, often with a hint of magic or captivation.
- Captivating: Attracting and holding interest.
- Winsome: Attractive in a sweet or innocent way.
- Engaging: Charming and attractive in a way that invites involvement.
Antonyms
- Repellent: Causing strong dislike or aversion.
- Unattractive: Not pleasing to look at or be with.
- Boorish: Rude and ill-mannered.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Prince Charming: A perfect, idealized romantic partner (from fairy tales).
- Charm offensive: A concerted effort to use charm and pleasant tactics to gain favor or achieve a goal.
Adjective
- possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
- charming incantations
- magic signs that protect against adverse influence
- a magical spell
- 'tis now the very witching time of night- Shakespeare
- wizard wands
- wizardly powers
- pleasing or delighting
- endowed with charming manners
- a charming little cottage
- a charming personality