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charm

 
 
pronunciation:
charm
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the ability to attract, delight, and please.
Movies have great charm for people everywhere.
synonyms:
allure, appeal, attractiveness, magnetism
similar words:
beauty, grace
definition 2: any small object to be worn on a chain as a decoration.
synonyms:
trinket
similar words:
ornament
definition 3: an object, act, or word believed to have magic powers.
 
similar words:
mascot
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: charms, charming, charmed
definition: to attract or delight.
The baby charms everyone with his cute smile.
synonyms:
allure, appeal to, bewitch, delight, enchant, entrance, fascinate
antonyms:
appall
similar words:
attract, enthrall, intrigue, please, tempt
derivation: charmer (n.)