Sekirov Dictionary

charming

/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/

adjective 2
exclamation 1
noun 1
forms 6

adjective2

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very nice and easy to like
- "What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society." — 1813
Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.

exclamation1

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(UK) Used in response to behaviour or language considered offensive or uncouth.
- The other murderer is sadistically hacked to pieces, while the proceedings are being videoed – and the DVD is sent to Nick's home so that his daughter can see it. Oh, charming. — 2009

noun1

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The casting of a magical charm.
- They denied me often flour, barm and milk, / Goose-grease and tar, when I ne'er hurt their charmings, / Their brewlocks, nor their batches, nor forespoke / Any of their breedings. — 1616

forms

charmings · charminger · more charming · charmest · charmingest · most charming

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