Charmwise

/ˈtʃɑːrmwaɪz/ adverb

Definition

In terms of charm; with regard to charm or attractiveness.

Etymology

Charm + -wise (in the manner of, concerning). The -wise suffix was productive in creating adverbs about specific aspects or directions.

Kelly Says

The '-wise' suffix was hugely popular in mid-20th-century business jargon ('saleswise,' 'costwise'), but most such formations never stuck around—'charmwise' remains a curiosity of that era!

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