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The charming cottage had flowers by the door.
What does Charming mean?
Very pleasant and likable.
Dictionary definition
Pleasant and likable in a warm, friendly way.
Example sentences
Charming in a sentence
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Her charming smile made the room feel friendly.
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Charming describes something pleasant in a warm and likable way.
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What does charming mean?
Charming means pleasant and likable in a warm, friendly way.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to charming?
Delightful is close in meaning to charming in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to charming?
Unpleasant gives a useful opposite or contrast to charming.
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char · ming · strongest beat: char
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WordCharming.
Partadjective.
MeaningCharming means Very pleasant and likable.
ExampleExample: The charming cottage had flowers by the door.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- char · ming
- Strongest beat
- char
- Ending
- ming
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on char.
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Synonyms
Words like Charming
delightfulA similar word or phrase for charming in this meaning.
pleasantA similar word or phrase for charming in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unpleasantA useful contrast to charming in this meaning.
dullA useful contrast to charming in this meaning.
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Word family
Charming word family
Base word
charming
adjective
charming
Base form.
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Hint for students
Charming means pleasant, attractive, or easy to like.
Common mix-up
Charming is not the same as fancy. Something can be simple but charming if it feels warm and pleasing.
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Write one sentence that shows charming without using the word charming. Example: The small cottage looked so warm and pretty that visitors smiled when they saw it. Clue words: warm and pretty, visitors smiled Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something pleasant and easy to like?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The charming little shop made everyone want to stop and look inside." Why does charming fit better than boring?
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