charming Definition
- 1very pleasant or attractive
- 2having a pleasing personality or manner
Using charming: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "charming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She has a charming smile.
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The village is full of charming old houses.
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He was a charming and witty host.
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The charming little girl won everyone's heart.
charming Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for charming
Antonyms for charming
- disagreeable
- repulsive
- unattractive
Idioms Using charming
charming the pants off someone
to impress or win over someone with one's charm or charisma
Example
He charmed the pants off the interviewer and got the job.
charming snake
a person who appears to be charming and friendly but is actually deceitful and untrustworthy
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Be careful of him, he's a charming snake.
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He's a charming devil, always getting into trouble but somehow managing to get out of it.
Phrases with charming
charming personality
a person who has an attractive and pleasing personality
Example
Her charming personality made her very popular among her colleagues.
charming smile
a smile that is very pleasant and attractive
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Her charming smile lit up the room.
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His charming British accent made him stand out in the crowd.
Origins of charming
from the verb 'charm', meaning 'to please, attract'
Summary: charming in Brief
The term 'charming' [ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ] refers to something or someone that is very pleasant or attractive, often with a pleasing personality or manner. It can describe anything from a smile to a village, as in 'The village is full of charming old houses.' 'Charming' extends into phrases like 'charming personality,' and idioms like 'charming the pants off someone,' denoting the power of charm to win people over.
