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charming

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/

The English word “charming” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Pleasant, charismatic.
  2. Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.

noun

  1. The casting of a magical charm.

interjection

  1. Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.

Etymology

From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.

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