Everyone was captivated by her charming smile.
The party venue was filled with a glamorous atmosphere.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 艶やか is also used but less common.
Kanji form; the character 艶 suggests glossy beauty and charm.
Derived from the classical adjective あでし (adeshi), meaning 'charming' or 'beautiful', combined with the suffix やか (-yaka) which forms adjectival nouns. The kanji 艶 (glossy, charming) was later applied to match the meaning.