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charming.

Pleasant, charismatic.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/UK
  1. Pleasant, charismatic.

  2. Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.

Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/UK
  1. The casting of a magical charm.

Where this word comes from

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

intj/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/UK
  1. Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.

    British · ironic
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/UK
  1. present participle and gerund of charm

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

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

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