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- [chahr-ming]
- /ˈtʃɑr mɪŋ/
- /ˈtʃɑː.mɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chahr-ming]
- /ˈtʃɑr mɪŋ/
Definitions of charming word
- adjective charming If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive. 3
- adjective charming If you describe someone as charming, you mean they behave in a friendly, pleasant way that makes people like them. 3
- convention charming You can say 'Charming!' to indicate your disapproval when someone has just been rude to you or told you about someone's bad behaviour. 3
- adjective charming delightful; pleasant; attractive 3
- adjective charming attractive; fascinating; delightful 3
- adjective charming pleasing; delightful: a charming child. 1
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Origin of charming
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at charm1, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Charming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
charming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
charming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for charming
adj charming
- alluring — Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- glamorous — full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way.
- likable — readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
adjective charming
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- captivating — Someone or something that is captivating fascinates or attracts you.
- tantalising — to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
Antonyms for charming
adj charming
- hateful — arousing hate or deserving to be hated: the hateful oppression of dictators.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
Top questions with charming
- how to be charming?
- where have you gone charming billy?
- what does charming mean?
- where is charming?
- how to be more charming?
- who plays prince charming in once upon a time?
See also
Matching words
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