charming — pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The prince turned out to be charming, unlike the frogs he used to be.
- She found his clumsy attempts at cooking quite charming.
- The old bookstore has a charming atmosphere that attracts many visitors.
charming
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/]
pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you
Naturally attracting everyone around her
From alarming to charming, so disarming!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'carmen' meaning 'song' or 'incantation'. In medieval times, magical spells and enchantments were believed to bewitch and captivate people, leading the word to evolve toward its modern sense of 'delightfully attractive' or 'appealing'.
Breakdown
charm (from Latin carmen, song/incantation) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix), forming an adjective meaning 'having the quality of enchanting or delighting'.
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📝Examples
“The prince turned out to be charming, unlike the frogs he used to be.”
“She found his clumsy attempts at cooking quite charming.”
“The old bookstore has a charming atmosphere that attracts many visitors.”
“His charming lies got him into more trouble than his honest mistakes ever did.”
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