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charming en · ADJ

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ (UK)

Etymology

From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.

Meanings

  1. Pleasant, charismatic.
    • 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. 2012 May 24, Nathan Rabin, “Film: Reviews: Men In Black 3”, in The Onion AV Club:
    • "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." 1813, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 6:
  2. Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
charmingest Degree=Sup nonstandard lexicographic
most charming Degree=Sup lexicographic
charmest Degree=Sup nonstandard lexicographic
charminger Degree=Cmp nonstandard lexicographic
more charming Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Antonyms

charmless · silly · dull · charmless

Deriveds

charmingness · charmingly · uncharming · Prince Charming · ultracharming

Synonyms

captivating · smart · witty · charismatic · taking · fetching

Translations (50)

fi hurmaava (pleasant, charismatic) · hi मदिर (pleasant, charismatic) · gl encantador (pleasant, charismatic) · mi whakaharatau (pleasant, charismatic) · cmn 迷人 (pleasant, charismatic) · et kütkestav (pleasant, charismatic) · ro fermecător (pleasant, charismatic) · sv charmig (pleasant, charismatic) · mi turipū (pleasant, charismatic) · grc ἐπίχαρις (pleasant, charismatic) · gl churrusqueiro (pleasant, charismatic) · ca encisador (pleasant, charismatic) · sh šarmantan (pleasant, charismatic) · oc charmant (pleasant, charismatic) · hi मनोरम (pleasant, charismatic) · ru преле́стный (pleasant, charismatic) · pt charmoso (pleasant, charismatic) · he מקסים (pleasant, charismatic) · ro șarmant (pleasant, charismatic) · fi viehättävä (pleasant, charismatic) · yi חנעוודיק (pleasant, charismatic) · no sjarmerende (pleasant, charismatic) · pdt leeftolich (pleasant, charismatic) · nl charmant (pleasant, charismatic) · yi באַחנט (pleasant, charismatic) · la amoenus (pleasant, charismatic) · de charmant (pleasant, charismatic) · fi ihastuttava (pleasant, charismatic) · bg очарователен (pleasant, charismatic) · ro încântător (pleasant, charismatic) · et veetlev (pleasant, charismatic) · fr charmant (pleasant, charismatic) · et võluv (pleasant, charismatic) · bg чаровен (pleasant, charismatic) · ca encantador (pleasant, charismatic) · hi आकर्षक (pleasant, charismatic) · ro charismatic (pleasant, charismatic) · ru очарова́тельный (pleasant, charismatic) · ko 귀엽다 (pleasant, charismatic) · pt encantador (pleasant, charismatic) · pl czarujący (pleasant, charismatic) · it affascinante (pleasant, charismatic) · pt simpático (pleasant, charismatic) · pl uroczy (pleasant, charismatic) · la venustus (pleasant, charismatic) · hy հմայիչ (pleasant, charismatic) · es encantador (pleasant, charismatic) · cs okouzlující (pleasant, charismatic) · hi मोहक (pleasant, charismatic) · hi मनोहर (pleasant, charismatic)

charming en · INTJ

Pronunciation

  • (US) audio
  • /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ (UK)

Etymology

From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.

Meanings

  1. (British, ironic) Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.
    • 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. 2009 November 26, Peter Bradshaw, “Review: Law Abiding Citizen”, in The Guardian:

charming en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ (UK)

Etymology

From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.

Meanings

  1. The casting of a magical charm.
    • 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. 1616, Thomas Middleton, The Witch:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
charmings Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

worm charming · snake charming

charming en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • (US) audio
  • /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ (UK)

Etymology

From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of charm
    form of charm