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adjective

ˈchärmd How to pronounce charmed (audio)
Definition of charmednext
as in enchanted
being or appearing to be under a magic spell you must be living a charmed life if you haven't caught the flu that's going around

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verb

past tense of charm
1
as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it

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2
as in possessed
to cast a spell on in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years

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Recent Examples of charmed
Adjective
Mary Janes gives the same charmed effect as flats, only with more arch support. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026 Max is allowed to walk free, having been found not guilty at his rape trial, and appears to return to his charmed life. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Verb
No rude reality intrudes on Avedon’s dream city, where the women are beautiful and in love and even the bystanders are charmed. — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The museum is home to much of Picasso’s ceramic work—I was particularly charmed by a wall of plates—as well as paintings and sketches dedicated to Greek mythology. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charmed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmed
  1. enchanted
  2. fascinated
  3. possessed
  4. magic
  5. delighted
  6. cursed
  7. magical
  8. enticed
Adjective
  • Stepping inside the Tea House is like walking into an enchanted forest with its historic wooden walls, beautiful antique furnishings, and flowery accents.
    — Heather L. Whitley, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The ballroom seemed alit by some enchanted flame as season 35’s eight remaining couples hit their best steps inspired by Disney classics.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of enchanted
Verb
  • Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters.
    — Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Was that something that that fascinated you, creating a story where the main characters don’t actually understand each other?
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fascinated
Verb
  • School officials said there was no evidence that weapons were used or possessed by students during the fights.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Vallow Daybell holds doomsday religious beliefs and has claimed that people in her life were possessed by evil spirits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of possessed
Adjective
  • That said, the accessory isn’t magic and still requires some preparation and practice for successful styling.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The other magic number for Illinois Republicans is 2031, when Illinois will need to adopt new political maps.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of magic
Verb
  • For families Families are welcomed here with a friendly, low-key attitude that has delighted kids roaming free through the open spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who delighted TV viewers with her light-hearted turns on The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie before quitting at the peak of her powers, has died.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • One social media post suggested Buckeyes staff members may have cursed at Riley’s wife and children, triggering the coach’s reaction directed toward Bjork.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The family had a different version of the incident, alleging that Lawhorn repeatedly cursed at Rusher.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of cursed
Adjective
  • Sayers holds that mark at 22 with 14 rushing touchdowns, six receiving, one punt return and one kickoff return in that magical 1965 season.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Of course, this project is an invitation to add more magical beings to the MCU and explore the Strange-adjacent side of it.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of magical
Verb
  • Credit card companies long ago realized that offering lounge access enticed new customers, with Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One, and more getting in the game.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The audio erotica platform Quinn also enticed readers by offering a discount code citing AO3’s blackout.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of enticed

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