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charm
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- 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
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| definition 2: |
any small object to be worn on a chain as a decoration.
- synonyms:
- trinket
- similar words:
- ornament
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| definition 3: |
an object, act, or word believed to have magic powers.
- similar words:
- mascot
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| related words: |
delight, glamour, jinx, trinket |
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| 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
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| related words: |
allure, amuse |
| derivation: |
charmer (n.) |
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