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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The interface is charming and simple, though you’re limited to 2GB monthly and the free plan now auto-selects your server location.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

Soon after, Gantz, who has a background in real estate, launched a membership-based website called the Hollywood Waitlist, where she posts listings of charming, vintage studios and one-bedroom apartments primarily based in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But Maine is also home to charming hotels and harbor towns with seafood restaurants and seaside promenades that come alive in warm weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Once in the menagerie, she stands behind her rope, happily charming the crowds and accepting candy.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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