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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Harry Richardson plays charming actor Austin Blanchett, Cate’s fictional nephew, who is starring as George Washington in a Sofia Coppola film somehow being made in the middle of Manhattan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Of the spinning ritual, which was popular among Milanese in the 19th Century, Galli told AFP news agency: "It's probably a charming gesture, but also quite damaging for a work of art."

From BBC • 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

“I tell you, Miss Lumley, ever since I met you and these charming Incorrigible children, unexpected things just keep on happening. I’ll never be at a loss for words again.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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