Charming

/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Pleasant, charismatic..

Definitions by Sense

1. Pleasant, charismatic.
2. Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.
3. present participle and gerund of charm
4. The casting of a magical charm.
5. (chiefly British, ironic) Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.

Example Sentences

"What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society."

In the abstract, Stuhlbarg’s twinkly-eyed sidekick suggests Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapon 2 by way of late-period Robin Williams with an alien twist, but Stuhlbarg makes a character that easily could have come across as precious into a surprisingly palatable, even charming man.

They denied me often flour, barm and milk, / Goose-grease and tar, when I ne'er hurt their charmings, / Their brewlocks, nor their batches, nor forespoke / Any of their breedings.

The other murderer is sadistically hacked to pieces, while the proceedings are being videoed – and the DVD is sent to Nick's home so that his daughter can see it. Oh, charming.

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Word Forms

• more charming
• charminger
• most charming
• charmingest
• charmest
• charmings

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