English Online Dictionary. What means charming? What does charming mean?
English
Etymology
From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/
- Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)mɪŋ
Adjective
charming (comparative charminger or more charming, superlative (nonstandard) charmest or charmingest or most charming)
- Pleasant, charismatic.
- Synonyms: charismatic, smart, witty
- Antonyms: dull, charmless
- Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.
- Antonyms: silly, charmless
Derived terms
Translations
Verb
charming
- present participle and gerund of charm
Noun
charming (plural charmings)
- The casting of a magical charm.
Derived terms
Interjection
charming
- (chiefly British, ironic) Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.
Anagrams
- marching