Charmed: meaning, definitions and examples

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charmed

 

[ tʃɑːmd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of delight or enchantment

Charmed means to be delighted or enchanted by something or someone. It can also refer to feeling lucky or fortunate.

Synonyms

captivated, delighted, enchanted

Examples of usage

  • I was charmed by the beautiful sunset.
  • She was charmed by his wit and charisma.
  • They felt charmed by the unexpected kindness of strangers.
Context #2 | Verb

to cast a spell over

Charmed as a verb refers to the act of casting a spell over someone or something, often with the intention of bringing luck or good fortune.

Synonyms

bewitch, cast a spell on, enchant

Examples of usage

  • The magician charmed the audience with his tricks.
  • She charmed the snakes to dance to the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "charmed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantado

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध

🇩🇪 bezaubert

🇮🇩 terpesona

🇺🇦 зачарований

🇵🇱 oczarowany

🇯🇵 魅了された

🇫🇷 charmé

🇪🇸 encantado

🇹🇷 büyülenmiş

🇰🇷 매혹된

🇸🇦 مفتون

🇨🇿 okouzlený

🇸🇰 očarený

🇨🇳 被迷住的

🇸🇮 očaran

🇮🇸 heillaður

🇰🇿 таңғалған

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 məftun

🇲🇽 encantado

Word origin

The word 'charmed' originated from the Old French word 'charmer', which means to chant or recite a magic spell. It has been used in English since the 13th century to describe the act of casting spells or enchanting others. Over time, the meaning expanded to include feelings of delight and enchantment.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,195, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.