Charmingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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charmingly

 

[ ˈtʃɑːmɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a delightful manner

In a charming and delightful way.

Synonyms

delightfully, gracefully, pleasantly.

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Word Description / Examples
charmingly

This word is best used when you want to describe someone's manner or actions that are attractive or pleasant in a way that draws admiration.

  • She smiled charmingly at the audience, capturing everyone's attention
  • He delivered his speech so charmingly that everyone was captivated
delightfully

Use this term when referring to something that brings great pleasure or joy, often in an unexpected or unique way.

  • The garden was delightfully vibrant with flowers in every color
  • The children played delightfully in the sunny park
pleasantly

Use 'pleasantly' when talking about a situation or demeanor that is enjoyable, agreeable, or satisfactory without being overly exciting.

  • The weather was pleasantly warm for a walk
  • He was pleasantly surprised by the visit
gracefully

This is appropriate when describing movements or actions that are smooth, elegant, and controlled.

  • She danced gracefully across the stage
  • The cat moved gracefully along the fence

Examples of usage

  • She smiled charmingly at him.
  • He spoke charmingly to the guests.
  • The music played charmingly in the background.

Translations

Translations of the word "charmingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantadoramente

🇮🇳 मोहक तरीके से

🇩🇪 reizend

🇮🇩 dengan menawan

🇺🇦 чарівно

🇵🇱 czarująco

🇯🇵 魅力的に

🇫🇷 charmant

🇪🇸 encantadoramente

🇹🇷 büyüleyici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매력적으로

🇸🇦 بسحر

🇨🇿 okouzlujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 očarujúco

🇨🇳 迷人地

🇸🇮 očarljivo

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 әсем түрде

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად

🇦🇿 cazibədar

🇲🇽 encantadoramente

Etymology

The word 'charmingly' is derived from the adjective 'charming', which has its roots in the Middle English term 'charme', meaning 'magic spell'. Over time, the word evolved to describe something appealing or attractive. The adverb 'charmingly' is used to describe actions or behaviors that are endearing or captivating in a delightful manner.

See also: charm, charmed, charmer, charming, charms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,427, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.