1
a
: 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
3
a
: 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
charmed; charming; charms
1
a
: 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
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.
Synonyms
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.
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Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This unique decor piece, featuring 15 oversized harmony cowbells, is handcrafted to deliver vintage charm and serves as a striking conversation starter, enhancing any space with its distinctive style.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Fans flooded the comments, charmed by the display of pure affection.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
From the aristocratic charm of Fiona Cambell Walter (later Baroness Thyssen) in the early 1950s, to the waiflike spontaneity of Twiggy in 1967, and later the full-on glamour of the 1980s with Jerry Hall and Iman together in Louis Feraud furs.
—Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This unique decor piece, featuring 15 oversized harmony cowbells, is handcrafted to deliver vintage charm and serves as a striking conversation starter, enhancing any space with its distinctive style.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
Maroon and gold balloons, streamers and signs decked the student union at Huston-Tillotson University on Friday as the president's Jazz Collective charmed the crowd to the dance floor.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Fans flooded the comments, charmed by the display of pure affection.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Charm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charm. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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charm
1 of 2 noun1
: a word, action, or thing believed to have magic power
2
: something worn to keep away evil and bring good luck
3
: a small ornament worn on a chain or bracelet
4
: a quality that attracts and pleases
charm
2 of 2 verb1
: to affect or influence by or as if by a magic spell
charm a snake
2
: to protect by or as if by a charm
a charmed life
3
b
: to attract by grace or beauty
charmer
noun
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