charming
Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/
Adjective

charming

  1. Pleasant, charismatic.
    Synonyms: charismatic, smart, witty
    Antonyms: dull, charmless
  2. Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.
    Antonyms: silly, charmless
Translations Verb
  1. Present participle and gerund of charm
Noun

charming (plural charmings)

  1. The casting of a magical charm.
    • 1616, Thomas Middleton, The Witch:
      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.
Interjection
  1. (chiefly British, ironic) Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.



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