charming
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.very pleasant or attractive in a way that makes people like you.
adj.possessing a magnetic or pleasing personality; capable of inspiring delight or admiration through grace and charisma.
Simple“The hotel was located in a charming little village by the sea.”
In context“The candidate was undeniably charming, though critics argued his polished exterior lacked the substance required for such a demanding role.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
n.the act of using magic or casting a spell on someone.
n.the action of using a magical incantation or spell to influence a person or object.
Simple“The old stories tell of a witch charming the prince into a deep sleep.”
In context“The ritual involved the rhythmic charming of the elements, a practice the villagers believed would ensure a prosperous harvest.”
Synonymsspellcastingbewitching
“His book is in this respect much like its primary source: charming, clever, and difficult to pin down.”
“Dimyan is Grylls’ first guest – a wise choice as he is a completely charming, self-confessed nerd (“I worry a lot!”
From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.