charm

//tʃɑːrm//
B1Frequency Level 9Neutral
Visual representation of charm

Noun

charmSingular
charmsPlural
1

The quality of being pleasant or attractive in a way that makes people like you or feel drawn to you

She has a natural charm that makes everyone feel comfortable.

2

A small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain

She bought a silver charm for her bracelet.

3

An object, act, or saying believed to have magic power; a spell or incantation

She wore a charm around her neck to protect her from evil spirits.

Verb

charmPresent tense
charmedPast tense
charmedPast participle
charmingPresent participle
charmsThird-person singular
1

To please or attract someone in a delightful way

She charmed everyone at the party with her warm smile.

2

To influence or protect someone or something by or as if by magic

The ancient amulet was believed to charm its wearer against evil spirits.