Antonyms for charming
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : chahr-ming |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɑr mɪŋ |
Definition of charming
Origin :- c.1300, "to recite or cast a magic spell," from Old French charmer (13c.) "to enchant, to fill (someone) with desire (for something); to protect, cure, treat; to maltreat, harm," from Late Latin carminare, from Latin carmen (see charm (n.)). In Old French used alike of magical and non-magical activity. In English, "to win over by treating pleasingly, delight" from mid-15c. Related: Charmed; charming. Charmed (short for I am charmed) as a conventional reply to a greeting or meeting is attested by 1825.
- adj captivating
- Thus she ran on; and then wanted me 'to see the charming man,' as she called him.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Yet my man was not half so—so what, my dear—to be sure Lovelace is a charming fellow.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- It is a charming spot, even in the gloom of a wintry afternoon.
- Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home
- But it is this peculiar difference which renders them interesting and charming to the spectator.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- So, when I tried to describe the most charming girl of whom I could think, I was describing you.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- The arrangement was certainly a charming one; we should have a wedding in the Hagen!
- Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
- Why, for instance, the charming couple did not arrive at the same moment, and in the same cab?
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- Do, my dear Lightbody, go to Amelia and my son from me, and tell them that charming news.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- His proposal at this crisis for you, my dear, is a charming thing.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- She is some charming migre of Clarence Hervey's acquaintance.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Synonyms for charming
- absorbing
- alluring
- amiable
- appealing
- attractive
- bewitching
- charismatic
- choice
- cute
- dainty
- delectable
- delicate
- delightful
- desirable
- electrifying
- elegant
- enamoring
- engaging
- engrossing
- enthralling
- entrancing
- eye-catching
- fascinating
- fetching
- glamorous
- graceful
- infatuating
- inviting
- irresistible
- likable
- lovable
- lovely
- magnetizing
- nice
- pleasant
- pleasing
- provocative
- rapturous
- ravishing
- seducing
- seductive
- sweet
- tantalizing
- tempting
- titillating
- winning
- winsome
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