Charm: meaning, definitions and examples

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charm

 

[ tʃɑːrm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

beauty

Charm is the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

Synonyms

allure, appeal, enchantment, magic

Examples of usage

  • She possessed a charm that captivated everyone she met.
  • His smile was full of charm and warmth.
  • The old house had a certain charm that made it unique.
Context #2 | Verb

enchantment

To charm means to attract or delight someone by one's personality, appearance, or behavior.

Synonyms

bewitch, captivate, enchant

Examples of usage

  • She charmed her way into getting a discount at the store.
  • His charisma charmed even the most skeptical of audiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "charm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 charme

🇮🇳 आकर्षण

🇩🇪 Charme

🇮🇩 pesona

🇺🇦 шарм

🇵🇱 urok

🇯🇵 魅力 (みりょく)

🇫🇷 charme

🇪🇸 encanto

🇹🇷 çekicilik

🇰🇷 매력 (魅力)

🇸🇦 جاذبية

🇨🇿 šarm

🇸🇰 pôvab

🇨🇳 魅力 (mèilì)

🇸🇮 čar

🇮🇸 þokki

🇰🇿 әсемдік

🇬🇪 მოსაზრება

🇦🇿 cazibə

🇲🇽 encanto

Etymology

The word 'charm' originated from the Latin word 'carmen', meaning 'song' or 'incantation'. In ancient times, charms were believed to possess magical powers to protect against evil or bring good luck. Over time, the meaning of 'charm' evolved to represent the power of attraction or delight. Today, charm is associated with qualities that captivate or enchant others.

See also: charmed, charmer, charming, charmingly, charms.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,626 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.