Charming
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Delightfully pleasant.
非常讨人喜欢的。
Encantadoramente agradable.
とても感じが良い。
매우 감미로운, 매력적인.
Compliment about personality or manner. Can be sincere or sarcastic.
对性格或举止的赞美。可以是真诚的，也可以是讽刺的。
Cumplido sobre la personalidad o los modales. Puede ser sincero o sarcástico.
性格や態度に対する褒め言葉。真剣にも皮肉としても使われる。
성격이나 태도에 대한 칭찬. 진심일 수도 있고 비꼬는 뜻일 수도 있다.
Examples
- How charming! 多迷人啊！¡Qué encantador!なんて素敵！정말 매력적이네!
- He's very charming. 他非常有魅力。Es muy encantador.彼はとても魅力的だ。그는 매우 매력적이다.
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/
Usage Guide
Context: personality
Tone: appreciative
✓ Do Say
- How charming多迷人Qué encantadorなんて素敵정말 매력적이네
✗ Don't Say
- Can be sarcastic可能用于讽刺Puede ser sarcástico皮肉として使われることがある비꼬는 뜻일 수 있음
Common Mistakes
- Check tone—can be sincere or sarcastic
Origin & History
From 'charm'—someone who charms others.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
CharmingPrince Charming
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