Charm
/tʃɑːrm/
Definitions
2 meaningsA quality that attracts or pleases.
/tʃɑːrm/
A pleasing or attractive quality.
Her charm won everyone over.
💡 Simply: Charm is like a superpower that makes people like you! It's that special something that makes you fun and attractive.
👶 For kids: Something that's pretty and makes you happy!
More Examples
The town's charm attracted many tourists.
How It's Used
"The old house had a certain rustic charm."
"The poem's charm lay in its simple elegance."
To attract or please someone; to bewitch.
/tʃɑːrm/
To attract or delight.
She charmed the audience with her performance.
💡 Simply: To charm someone is like making them smile and like you because of your personality. It's like having a secret power to make people happy to be around you.
👶 For kids: To make someone happy and like you!
More Examples
He tried to charm his way out of trouble.
How It's Used
"He charmed his way into the party."
"She charmed him with her wit and grace."
Idioms & expressions
charming personality
A personality that is pleasing and attractive.
"She has a charming personality that makes people feel comfortable."
From Old French *charme, from Latin carmen "song, spell," related to carminare "to sing." Initially referred to magical power or spells, later evolving to encompass attractiveness and delight.
In earlier uses, 'charm' was more strongly associated with magic and spells.
Memory tip
Think of a magical charm that captivates.
Word Origin
"song, spell"