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charm
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- pronunciation:
- charm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Charm is the ability to attract and please people.
Small animals such as puppies and kittens hold a special charm for both children and adults.- synonyms:
- allure, appeal, attractiveness
- similar words:
- beauty, grace
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| definition 2: |
A charm is a small object that you wear on a chain as a decoration. Often, a charm is worn on a bracelet.
She got two new charms for her bracelet; one is a little cat, and the other is a heart.- synonyms:
- trinket
- similar words:
- ornament
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| definition 3: |
A thing, action, or word that someone believes has magic powers to protect them or bring luck is called a "charm."
The wizard gave him a charm that would make him invisible.
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| related words: |
delight, trinket |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
charms, charming, charmed |
| definition: |
When something or someone charms you, they attract or please you in a very nice way.
The house charmed Diego's parents, so they decided to buy it.The baby charms everyone with her cute smile.- synonyms:
- appeal to, delight, enchant, fascinate
- similar words:
- attract, please, tempt
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| related words: |
allure, amuse |
| derivation: |
charmer (n.) |
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