charming
/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/
adjectivenouninterjection
Pleasant, charismatic.
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Adjective 2 meanings
Pleasant, charismatic.
Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.
Noun 1 meaning
The casting of a magical charm.
Interjection 1 meaning
Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
CHARMING at a glance
CHARMING has 8 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (C 3 + H 4 + A 1 + R 1 + M 3 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2) and 19 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,240 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with charming
All rhymes- BEING8
- GOING7
- SOMETHING15
- DURING8
- THING9
- DOING7
- HAVING13
- GETTING9
- LOOKING12
- ANYTHING15
- NOTHING11
- EVERYTHING20
One letter away
- CHARGING15
- CHARTING14
- CHARRING14
- PHARMING16
- CHARKING18
- CHIRMING16
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