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

• (British) IPA: /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/

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

• French: charmant
• German: charmant
• Italian: affascinante
• Portuguese: encantador, simpático, charmoso
• Russian: очарова́тельный
• Spanish: encantador

1. Present participle and gerund of charm

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.

1. (chiefly British, ironic) Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.