charm

noun

\ ˈchärm

Definition of charm

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation

b : a practice or expression believed to have magic power

2 : something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune : amulet wore a rabbit's foot as a good-luck charm

3a : a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights the charm of this imaginative story

b : a physical grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) or attraction —used in plural her feminine charms

c : compelling attractiveness the island possessed great charm

4 : a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain Her sister presented her with a sterling silver charm for her bracelet.

5 : a fundamental quark that has an electric charge of +²/₃ and a measured energy of approximately 1.5 GeV also : the flavor characterizing this particle

charm

verb

charmed; charming; charms

Definition of charm (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to affect by or as if by magic : compel

b : to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction charms customers with his suave manner

2 : to endow with or as if with supernatural powers by means of charms also : to protect by or as if by spells, charms, or supernatural influences

3 : to control (an animal) typically by charms (such as the playing of music) charm a snake

intransitive verb

1 : to practice magic and enchantment witches having the power to charm

2 : to have the effect of a charm : fascinate The village charms by its quaintness.

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Other Words from charm

Noun

charmless \ ˈchärm-ləs

\ adjective

Verb

charmer \ ˈchär-mər

\ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for charm

Synonyms: Noun

amulet, fetish (also fetich), mascot, mojo, periapt, phylactery, talisman

Synonyms: Verb

allure, beguile, bewitch, captivate, enchant, fascinate, kill, magnetize, wile, witch [archaic]

Antonyms: Noun

hoodoo, jinx

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Verb

attract, allure, charm, captivate, fascinate, enchant mean to draw another by exerting a powerful influence. attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another. students attracted by the school's locale allure implies an enticing by what is fair, pleasing, or seductive. an alluring smile charm implies the power of casting a spell over the person or thing affected and so compelling a response charmed by their hospitality , but it may, like captivate, suggest no more than evoking delight or admiration. her performances captivated audiences fascinate suggests a magical influence and tends to stress the ineffectiveness of attempts to resist. a story that continues to fascinate children enchant is perhaps the strongest of these terms in stressing the appeal of the agent and the degree of delight evoked in the subject. hopelessly enchanted by her beauty

Examples of charm in a Sentence

Noun

He keeps a horseshoe as a good luck charm. He fell under the spell of her charms. The resort has many charms. The inn has a quaint charm. The island possesses great charm. The new curtains add charm to the room. The seaside location is a big part of the house's charm. He won her over with his charm.

Verb

The snake was charmed by the music. He was known for his ability to charm voters. He charmed the committee into approving his proposal. I was charmed by the cozy country inn.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Almhjell talks about the charm and personal service unique to the traditional neighborhood gas station that took care of everything from filling the gas tank and oil changes to engine and brake repairs. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Keeping customers safe has driven Whitey’s Auto Repair for more than 50 years," 1 Sep. 2019 Music has charms that teem our tongues, course through our pens and luminesce up on our screens. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Our melodious English language is music to our ears," 31 Aug. 2019 Video clips of their red carpet interviews show off their ability to answer questions with charm and a wink. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "Twitter’s White Boy of the Month Meme Is a Match Made in Heaven Between Celebrity and Internet Culture," 26 Aug. 2019 The three-floor residence has a countryside charm and spans about 5,500 square feet. — Alexis Reliford, refinery29.com, "Taylor Swift's "Cornelia Street" Apartment Is Loaded With The Most Lux Features," 24 Aug. 2019 The male roles of Collin and Leonard are under-written; Damian Leverett and Mikell Sapp amiably capture, respectively, the charm and the swagger of the millennial male. — Dominic P. Papatola, Twin Cities, "Review: ‘Hot Asian Doctor Husband’ really funny, but needs streamlining," 18 Aug. 2019 As Lucas, David Kotary nails the combination of charm and annoying zeal in anyone fiercely devoted to a cause. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "‘If/Then’ intriguingly follows the road(s) less traveled at Theater West End | Review," 16 Aug. 2019 Mr Quilty—who piles paint on his canvases with a cake-icing knife to make gutsy, large-scale works that both charm and challenge his compatriots—has followed an unusual career path. — The Economist, "Ben Quilty’s paintings depict violence, loss and “death jackets”," 9 Aug. 2019 These charming creations can add a bit of color, charm and personality to any room in a home—whether formal or just a family gathering place. — Elizabeth Pash, House Beautiful, "I Cannot Stop Talking About These French Ceramic Hens," 26 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

On a night-time visit business-school students surrounded his tomb, as Franciscans in black robes charmed them with stories of their austere daily lives. — The Economist, "Popenomics," 7 Sep. 2019 If your wife’s literary wits charmed you, visit independent bookstores in the area and/or attend local author events. — NBC News, "Here's how to plan a weekend away that will rekindle the spark in your relationship," 23 Aug. 2019 Must be attractive, know how to charm socially awkward programmers and give relaxing massages. — Sui-lee Wee, New York Times, "Wanted at Chinese Start-Ups: Attractive Women to Ease Coders’ Stress," 24 Apr. 2018 PowPAC newcomer Eliza Huf as Elyot’s 20-years-younger bride Sybil is charming in the role, with Huf finding just the right mix of naive innocence and cunning. —

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