charm

1 of 2

noun

ˈchärm

: the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation

: a practice or expression believed to have magic power

: something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune : amulet

wore a rabbit's foot as a good-luck charm

: a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights

the charm of this imaginative story

: a physical grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) or attraction

—used in plural

her feminine charms

: compelling attractiveness

the island possessed great charm

: a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain

Her sister presented her with a sterling silver charm for her bracelet.

: 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

charmless

ˈchärm-ləs How to pronounce charm (audio)

adjective

charm

2 of 2

verb

charmed; charming; charms

transitive verb

: to affect by or as if by magic : compel

: to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction

charms customers with his suave manner

: 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

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

charm a snake

intransitive verb

: to practice magic and enchantment

witches having the power to charm

: to have the effect of a charm : fascinate

The village charms by its quaintness.

charmer

ˈchär-mər

noun

Example Sentences

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Third time's a charm for Guy, who — as promised — was back with Rage Against the Machine in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 31.

Emma Becker, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm.

Carol D. Leonnig And Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 29 July 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm.

Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm.

Carol D. Leonnig, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 Speculation over whether Krasinksi will revisit his brief stint as Mr. Fantastic has grown since it was announced during San Diego Comic-Con that a new Fantastic Four film is in the works (third time's a charm?), slated for release on Nov. 8, 2024.

Justine Browning, EW.com, 27 July 2022 There is a real charm in how this family interacts with the VIP guests and influencers who attend the Grupo Firme shows.

Eric Fuller, Forbes, 6 June 2022 And senior pitcher Isabela Valdez proved to be a lucky charm for the Crusaders.

Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2022 Throughout an afternoon hour at a Midtown hotel, Jackman came across as a curious performer who leads with the affirmative; his is a disarming charm sculpted out of consideration and confidence.

New York Times, 24 May 2022

Verb

As a result, the game constantly slams its foot on the brakes every time its graphics begin to charm with upgraded environs and incredibly realistic lighting effects.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The premise may sound corny, but there’s an atmosphere of genuine enthusiasm and kindness that will charm even the most cynical of listeners.

Emma Dibdin, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 The premise may sound corny, but there’s an atmosphere of genuine enthusiasm and kindness here that will charm even the most cynical of listeners.

New York Times, 28 June 2022 Mark Tritton was supposed to be the savior for Bed Bath & Beyond — a hotshot executive from Target who knew how to charm customers with in-house brands and train stores on handling online and in-person orders.

BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022 Outlander star Sam Heughan just seems to charm all the celebrity ladies as of late.

Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 For example, there are Larry Rivers’s fond memories of seducing a friend’s teenage daughter—which do not charm Ada, who grew up with creepy men following her home in Manhattan.

Scott Bradfield, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 Indie pop bands typically approach festival sets as a way to charm new listeners.

Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2022 It’s where stars charm the crowd of about 6,500 lucky people.

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English charme "verse used in incantation, magic spell, the power of such a spell, magic," borrowed from Anglo-French, "magic spell" (also continental Old French), going back to Latin carmin-, carmen "ritual utterance, magical chant, spell, song, poem," dissimilated from *can-men-, from canere "to sing, chant" + -men, resultative noun suffix — more at chant entry 1

Note: P. Fouché regards charme as a learned word rather than a direct continuation of *carmine (Phonétique historique du français, vol. 3 [Paris, 1966], p. 828).

Verb

Middle English charmen "to recite or cast a magic spell, cast a spell on," borrowed from Anglo-French charmer, derivative of charme "magic spell, charm entry 1"

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

charm 1 of 2

noun

ˈchärm

: an action, word, or phrase believed to have magic powers

: something believed to keep away evil and bring good luck

: a small decorative object worn on a chain or bracelet

: a quality that attracts and pleases

charm

2 of 2

verb

charmed; charming

: to affect or influence by or as if by a magic spell

He charmed the group into supporting him.

: fascinate sense 2, delight

The penguins were all charmed by the sparkling lights and the confusion of the city below.

Richard {amp} Florence Atwater, Mr. Popper's Penguins

: to attract by being graceful, beautiful, or welcoming

I was charmed by the countryside.

: to protect by or as if by a charm

She leads a charmed life.

charm 1 of 2

noun

as in amulet

something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil an old cap that I use as a charm for whenever I play softball

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

amulet
talisman
emblem
mascot
symbol
mojo
fetich
phylactery
periapt
fetish
juju
token
philter
totem
toadstone
gris-gris
grigri

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

spell
curse
jinx
hoodoo
hex

as in appeal

the power of irresistible attraction a young singer with the kind of charm that turns a performer into a star

Synonyms & Similar Words

appeal
attractiveness
fascination
attraction
glamour
charisma
sweetness
allure
seductiveness
magic
pizzazz
magnetism
enchantment
pizazz
oomph
glamor
captivation
witchery
seduction
desirability
force field
animal magnetism
delightfulness
duende
desirableness
lure
allurement
pleasantness
niceness
agreeableness
sex appeal
pleasingness
call
darlingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

repulsion
repulsiveness
unpleasantness
disagreeableness
obnoxiousness
offensiveness
distastefulness

as in spell

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power recited a charm to make the prince fall in love with her

Synonyms & Similar Words

spell
glamour
glamor
enchantment
curse
bewitchment
incantation
magic
invocation
sorcery
conjuration
abracadabra
whammy
hex
witchcraft
amulet
talisman
wizardry
voodoo
jinx
witchery
mojo
cantrip
voodooism
conjuring
bewitchery
necromancy
fetich
fetish
phylactery

as in pendant

an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist a dangling charm in the figure of a horse on her bracelet

Synonyms & Similar Words

pendant
bangle
pendent
locket
lavaliere
lavalliere
teardrop

charm

2 of 2

verb

as in to fascinate

to attract or delight as if by magic a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it

Synonyms & Similar Words

fascinate
enchant
allure
delight
intrigue
seduce
interest
entice
captivate
bewitch
lure
witch
wile
beguile
magnetize
kill
please
tempt
draw
woo
disarm
pull
entrance
enrapture
enthrall
enthral
gratify
court
arrest
invite
beckon
appeal (to)
solicit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

revolt
annoy
repel
offend
disgust
bore
weary
irk
tire
displease

as in to possess

to cast a spell on in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years

Synonyms & Similar Words

possess
spell
enchant
seduce
bewitch
curse
hex
tempt
voodoo
captivate
strike
attract
mesmerize
overlook
lure
jinx
fascinate
ensorcell
beguile
ensorcel
spellbind
entice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bless

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of charm are allure, attract, captivate, enchant, and fascinate. While all these words mean "to draw another by exerting a powerful influence," charm implies the power of casting a spell over the person or thing affected and so compelling a response, but it may, like captivate, suggest no more than evoking delight or admiration.

charmed by their hospitality

her performances captivated audiences

Although the words allure and charm have much in common, allure implies an enticing by what is fair, pleasing, or seductive.

an alluring smile

The words attract and charm are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another.

students attracted by the school's locale

While in some cases nearly identical to charm, 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

The synonyms fascinate and charm are sometimes interchangeable, but fascinate suggests a magical influence and tends to stress the ineffectiveness of attempts to resist.

a story that continues to fascinate children

单词	charm
释义	charm 1 of 2 noun ˈchärm 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 charmless ˈchärm-ləs adjective charm 2 of 2 verb charmed; charming; charms transitive verb 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 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. charmer ˈchär-mər noun Synonyms Noun amulet fetish fetich mascot mojo periapt phylactery talisman Verb allure beguile bewitch captivate enchant fascinate kill magnetize wile witch [archaic] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Third time's a charm for Guy, who — as promised — was back with Rage Against the Machine in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 31. Emma Becker, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm. Carol D. Leonnig And Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 29 July 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm. Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm. Carol D. Leonnig, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 Speculation over whether Krasinksi will revisit his brief stint as Mr. Fantastic has grown since it was announced during San Diego Comic-Con that a new Fantastic Four film is in the works (third time's a charm?), slated for release on Nov. 8, 2024. Justine Browning, EW.com, 27 July 2022 There is a real charm in how this family interacts with the VIP guests and influencers who attend the Grupo Firme shows. Eric Fuller, Forbes, 6 June 2022 And senior pitcher Isabela Valdez proved to be a lucky charm for the Crusaders. Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2022 Throughout an afternoon hour at a Midtown hotel, Jackman came across as a curious performer who leads with the affirmative; his is a disarming charm sculpted out of consideration and confidence. New York Times, 24 May 2022 Verb As a result, the game constantly slams its foot on the brakes every time its graphics begin to charm with upgraded environs and incredibly realistic lighting effects. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The premise may sound corny, but there’s an atmosphere of genuine enthusiasm and kindness that will charm even the most cynical of listeners. Emma Dibdin, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 The premise may sound corny, but there’s an atmosphere of genuine enthusiasm and kindness here that will charm even the most cynical of listeners. New York Times, 28 June 2022 Mark Tritton was supposed to be the savior for Bed Bath & Beyond — a hotshot executive from Target who knew how to charm customers with in-house brands and train stores on handling online and in-person orders. BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022 Outlander star Sam Heughan just seems to charm all the celebrity ladies as of late. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 For example, there are Larry Rivers’s fond memories of seducing a friend’s teenage daughter—which do not charm Ada, who grew up with creepy men following her home in Manhattan. Scott Bradfield, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 Indie pop bands typically approach festival sets as a way to charm new listeners. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2022 It’s where stars charm the crowd of about 6,500 lucky people. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English charme "verse used in incantation, magic spell, the power of such a spell, magic," borrowed from Anglo-French, "magic spell" (also continental Old French), going back to Latin carmin-, carmen "ritual utterance, magical chant, spell, song, poem," dissimilated from can-men-, from canere* "to sing, chant" + -men, resultative noun suffix — more at chant entry 1 Note: P. Fouché regards charme as a learned word rather than a direct continuation of carmine (Phonétique historique du français,* vol. 3 [Paris, 1966], p. 828). Verb Middle English charmen "to recite or cast a magic spell, cast a spell on," borrowed from Anglo-French charmer, derivative of charme "magic spell, charm entry 1" First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing charm the third time is the charm work like a charm the third time is the charm work like a charm Kids Definition charm 1 of 2 noun ˈchärm 1 : an action, word, or phrase believed to have magic powers 2 : something believed to keep away evil and bring good luck 3 : a small decorative object worn on a chain or bracelet 4 : a quality that attracts and pleases charm 2 of 2 verb charmed; charming 1 : to affect or influence by or as if by a magic spell He charmed the group into supporting him. 2 : fascinate sense 2, delight The penguins were all charmed by the sparkling lights and the confusion of the city below. Richard {amp} Florence Atwater, Mr. Popper's Penguins 3 : to attract by being graceful, beautiful, or welcoming I was charmed by the countryside. 4 : to protect by or as if by a charm She leads a charmed life. charm 1 of 2 noun 1 as in amulet something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil an old cap that I use as a charm for whenever I play softball Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance amulet talisman emblem mascot symbol mojo fetich phylactery periapt fetish juju token philter totem toadstone gris-gris grigri Antonyms & Near Antonyms spell curse jinx hoodoo hex 2 as in appeal the power of irresistible attraction a young singer with the kind of charm that turns a performer into a star Synonyms & Similar Words appeal attractiveness fascination attraction glamour charisma sweetness allure seductiveness magic pizzazz magnetism enchantment pizazz oomph glamor captivation witchery seduction desirability force field animal magnetism delightfulness duende desirableness lure allurement pleasantness niceness agreeableness sex appeal pleasingness call darlingness Antonyms & Near Antonyms repulsion repulsiveness unpleasantness disagreeableness obnoxiousness offensiveness distastefulness See More 3 as in spell a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power recited a charm to make the prince fall in love with her Synonyms & Similar Words spell glamour glamor enchantment curse bewitchment incantation magic invocation sorcery conjuration abracadabra whammy hex witchcraft amulet talisman wizardry voodoo jinx witchery mojo cantrip voodooism conjuring bewitchery necromancy fetich fetish phylactery 4 as in pendant an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist a dangling charm in the figure of a horse on her bracelet Synonyms & Similar Words pendant bangle pendent locket lavaliere lavalliere teardrop charm 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to fascinate to attract or delight as if by magic a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it Synonyms & Similar Words fascinate enchant allure delight intrigue seduce interest entice captivate bewitch lure witch wile beguile magnetize kill please tempt draw woo disarm pull entrance enrapture enthrall enthral gratify court arrest invite beckon appeal (to) solicit Antonyms & Near Antonyms revolt annoy repel offend disgust bore weary irk tire displease See More 2 as in to possess to cast a spell on in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years Synonyms & Similar Words possess spell enchant seduce bewitch curse hex tempt voodoo captivate strike attract mesmerize overlook lure jinx fascinate ensorcell beguile ensorcel spellbind entice Antonyms & Near Antonyms bless Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of charm are allure, attract, captivate, enchant, and fascinate. While all these words mean "to draw another by exerting a powerful influence," charm implies the power of casting a spell over the person or thing affected and so compelling a response, but it may, like captivate, suggest no more than evoking delight or admiration. charmed by their hospitality her performances captivated audiences Although the words allure and charm have much in common, allure implies an enticing by what is fair, pleasing, or seductive. an alluring smile The words attract and charm are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another. students attracted by the school's locale While in some cases nearly identical to charm, 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 The synonyms fascinate and charm are sometimes interchangeable, but fascinate suggests a magical influence and tends to stress the ineffectiveness of attempts to resist. a story that continues to fascinate children
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charm

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