charming
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charming
- /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ UK
Rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)mɪŋ
Where it comes from
From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.
adjective more charming · charminger · most charming · charmingest · charmest
- Pleasant, charismatic. "What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society."
- Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.
verb
- present participle and gerund of charm
noun charmings
- The casting of a magical charm. 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
- Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth. The other murderer is sadistically hacked to pieces, while the proceedings are being videoed – and the DVD is sent to Nick's home so that his daughter can see it. Oh, charming.
