26984 words

charm

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something:

Examples:

a woman of great charm
old-world charm It's a town with a lot of old-world charm.
turn on the charm Even as a young boy he knew how to turn on the charm (= be pleasant intentionally) when he wanted something.
I had to use all my charms to get them to lend us the hall.
2
an object or saying that is thought to have magical powers, such as the ability to bring good luck:

Examples:

lucky charm He keeps a rabbit's paw as a lucky charm.
good luck charm The shop sold amulets, crystals, and other good luck charms.
They make traditional dolls that are supposed to serve as a charm to keep rain away.
3
a small object, especially one made of gold or silver, worn on a chain as jewellery
4
to attract someone or persuade someone to do something because of your charm:

Examples:

We were charmed by his boyish manner.
5
a special quality of a person or thing that makes the person or thing attractive:

Examples:

[ C ] I never could resist the charms of the city.
6
an object or saying that is believed to bring good luck:

Examples:

Many people carry good luck charms.

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