late 14c., "using charms;" 1610s (implied in charmingly) as "enchanting, delightful;" present-participle adjective from charm (v.).
charming incantations
a charming little cottage
endowed with charming manners
a charming personality
charley horse
Charlie
Charlotte
charm
charmer
charming
charnel
Charon
chart
charter
charter school
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