Charming

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/

Definitions of charming

adjective A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.

Example Sentences

A1 The small town had a charming main street with colorful buildings.

A2 She had a charming smile that lit up the room.

B1 The charming old cottage was surrounded by beautiful gardens.

B2 The charming little cafe had a cozy atmosphere and delicious pastries.

C1 The charming waterfront villa offered stunning views of the ocean.

C2 His charming personality and wit made him the life of the party.

Examples of charming in a Sentence

formal The charming architecture of the historic building impressed all the visitors.

informal She has such a charming personality, everyone loves being around her.

slang That new coffee shop is so charming, it's my new favorite hangout spot.

figurative His charming smile could light up even the darkest of rooms.

Grammatical Forms of charming

• past tense: charmed
• plural: charmings
• comparative: more charming
• superlative: most charming
• present tense: charm
• future tense: will charm
• perfect tense: have charmed
• continuous tense: is charming
• singular: charming
• positive degree: charming
• infinitive: to charm
• gerund: charming
• participle: charming

Origin and Evolution of charming

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'charming' originated from the Old French term 'charmer' which meant 'to enchant or to hold under a spell'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'charming' evolved to also mean 'pleasing or delightful' in addition to its original meaning of enchanting or captivating.