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Definition of Charming
1. Adjective. Pleasing or delighting. "A charming personality"
2. Adjective. Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers. "Wizardly powers"
Similar to: Supernatural
Derivative terms: Magic, Magic, Sorcery, Wizard, Wizard
Definition of Charming
1. a. Pleasing the mind or senses in a high degree; delighting; fascinating; attractive.
Definition of Charming
1. Adjective. pleasant, charismatic ¹
2. Adjective. delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm ¹
3. Verb. (present participle of charm) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Charming
1. pleasing [adj -INGER, -INGEST]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Charming
Literary usage of Charming
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"But the this splendid series finest examples of shine his rival, being only
spirituel and charming where the latter is magnificent. ..."
2. The Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1900)
"SONGS FROM THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR ' LOOK NOT THOU ON BEAUTY'S charming' From
Chapter iii. ' The silver tones of Lucy Ashton's voice mingled with the ..."
3. A Tramp Abroad by Mark. Twain (1880)
"... of foamy and glittering cascades, and make a picture which is as charming as
it is unusual. ... charming ..."