Definition of charm
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
b
: a practice or expression believed to have magic power
2
: something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune : amulet
wore a rabbit's foot as a good-luck charm
3a
: a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights
the charm of this imaginative story
b
: a physical grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) or attraction
—used in plural her feminine charms
c
: compelling attractiveness
the island possessed great charm
4
: a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain
Her sister presented her with a sterling silver charm for her bracelet.
5
: a fundamental quark that has an electric charge of +²/₃ and a measured energy of approximately 1.5 GeV
also
: the flavor characterizing this particle
charm
verb
charmed; charming; charms
Definition of charm (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to affect by or as if by magic : compel
b
: to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction
charms customers with his suave manner
2
: to endow with or as if with supernatural powers by means of charms
also
: to protect by or as if by spells, charms, or supernatural influences
3
: to control (an animal) typically by charms (such as the playing of music)
charm a snake
1
: to practice magic and enchantment
witches having the power to charm
2
: to have the effect of a charm : fascinate
The village charms by its quaintness.
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The first known use of charm was in the 14th century
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