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be charming

[/bi ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/]
verb phrase
ser encantador/encantadora
1. to possess or display an attractive, appealing, or delightful quality that pleases others
She has a way of being charming that makes everyone feel welcome.
Ela tem uma maneira de ser encantadora que faz todos se sentirem bem-vindos.
2. to act in a pleasant and attractive manner to gain favor or approval
He was being charming during the interview to make a good impression.
Ele estava sendo encantador durante a entrevista para causar uma boa impressão.
NYC Slang
be all that and a bag of chips
Synonyms
be delightfulbe appealingbe engagingbe winsomebe captivating
Antonyms
be repulsivebe off-puttingbe unpleasantbe disagreeable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser encantador/encantadora
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser charmoso/charmosa
casual, informal usage
São Paulo
ser encantador/encantadora or ser charmoso/charmosa
both forms accepted
Portugal
ser encantador/encantadora or ser atraente
encantador more traditional, atraente more modern

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a way about you
have the gift of the gab
win someone over
turn on the charm
be a people person
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