English Explanatory Dictionary

charming

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pleasant, charismatic.
  2. Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of charm
noun
  1. The casting of a magical charm.
intj
  1. Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ en-us-charming.ogg

Word forms

charming more charming charminger most charming charmingest charmest charmings

Etymology

From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.

Synonyms

charismatic smart witty taking fetching captivating

Antonyms

dull charmless silly

Derived words

charmingly charmingness Prince Charming ultracharming uncharming snake charming worm charming
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