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   charm

   /tʃɑːm/

   noun

   • 1. the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others: "his charm has captivated the media" Similar attractivenessbeautyglamourprettinesslovelinessappealalluredesirabilityseductivenessmagnetismsexual magnetismanimal magnetismcharismawilesblandishmentsenticementbonninessinformal:gorgeousnesspulling powercome-onarchaic:comelinessappealpulldrawdrawing powerattractionallurefascinationcaptivationpleasingnessdelightfulnessOpposite unattractiveness
   • ▪ an attractive or alluring characteristic or feature: "the hidden charms of the city" Similar attractivenessbeautyglamourprettinesslovelinessappealalluredesirabilityseductivenessmagnetismsexual magnetismanimal magnetismcharismawilesblandishmentsenticementbonninessinformal:gorgeousnesspulling powercome-onarchaic:comelinessOpposite unattractiveness
   • 2. a small ornament worn on a necklace or bracelet: "the trinkets were charms from his wife's bracelet" Similar ornamenttrinketbaublearchaic:bijou
   • 3. an object, act, or saying believed to have magic power: "the charm begins with ritual instructions" Similar spellincantationconjurationrunemagic formulamagic wordabracadabrajinxsorcerymagicwitchcraftwizardrymojohexmakututalismanfetishamuletmascottotemidoljujuarchaic:periaptrare:phylactery
   • ▪ an object kept or worn to ward off evil and bring good luck: "a good luck charm" Similar talismanfetishamuletmascottotemidoljujuarchaic:periaptrare:phylactery
   • 4. a characteristic property of certain subatomic particles (specifically charm quarks, charm antiquarks, and hadrons containing these), expressed as a quantum number.

   verb

   • 1. delight greatly: "the books have charmed children the world over" Similar delightpleasewinwin overappeal toattractcaptivateallureluredrawdazzlefascinatebewitchbeguileenchantenthralenraptureenamourseduceravishhypnotizemesmerizespellbindtransfixrivetgriprare:raptureOpposite repel
   • ▪ use one's ability to please and attract in order to influence (someone): "you're not going to charm me into changing my mind" Similar coaxcajolewheedlewooinformal:sweet-talksoft-soaparchaic:blandish
   • 2. control or achieve by or as if by magic: "a gesticulating figure endeavouring to charm a cobra"

   adjective

   • 1. denoting a flavour (variety) of unstable quark having an electric charge of +2/3. Charm quarks have similar properties to up quarks and top quarks, but are distinguished from them by having an intermediate mass.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘incantation or magic spell’ and ‘to use spells’): from Old French charme (noun), charmer (verb), from Latin carmen ‘song, verse, incantation’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › charmCharm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CHARM is the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation. How to use charm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Charm.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHARM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHARM definition: 1. a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something: 2. an object or saying…. Learn more.

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   to act upon (someone or something) with or as with a compelling or magical force: to charm a bird from a tree. to endow with or protect by supernatural powers. to gain or influence through personal charm: He charmed a raise out of his boss.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHARM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CHARM meaning: 1. a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something: 2. an object or saying…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › charmCharm - definition of charm by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal: an old house with a lot of charm. b. A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic: A mischievous grin was among the child's many charms. 2. A small ornament, such as one worn on a bracelet. 3. a.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › charmCharm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A charm is a magical spell or an object that brings luck: it's also a quality of being attractive and pleasing. To charm someone is to attract them.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcharm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of charm noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHARM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A charm is an act, saying, or object that is believed to have magic powers. They cross their fingers and spit over their shoulders as charms against the evil eye. ...a good luck charm.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcharm verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of charm verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCHARM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CHARM definition: 1. a quality that makes you like someone or something: 2. an object that you keep or wear because…. Learn more.