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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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charmed

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verb

past tense of charm

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Recent Examples of charmed
Adjective
People in general are just more charmed by you! Kyle Thomas, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025 His charmed upbringing instilled the stage presence that aided an amateur rapping career, plus opportunities like working on music in his mother’s film Queen of Katwe and getting celebrities Madhur Jaffrey and Lupita Nyong’o to appear in his music videos. Mark Chiusano, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ross posted the moment on TikTok, where viewers were charmed by the cozy scene and Pops’ unique schedule. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 Lennon's sister, Maisy, charmed audiences as Daphne Conrad, the younger daughter of Rayna Jaymes. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for charmed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmed
Adjective
  • The enchanted satnav system directs Sarah and David to various doors dotted along their circuitous route toward healing.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Giant revisits a pivotal moment in the life of Dahl, whose beloved books — from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach to Matilda and The BFG — have enchanted generations of young readers and inspired blockbuster stage and screen adaptations.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Her discovery, her self-creation, her passion, and emergence as an artist felt braided with what had originally fascinated me about paint-making.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Paul Thomas Anderson has always been possessed by the spirit of revolution.
    Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The devices possessed the capability to transmit up to 30 million text messages a minute, according to The Associated Press.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • At its headquarters, PhDs and technical university graduates work alongside factory workers to create Firmenich’s magic potions.
    Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • There’s no magic pill to feel better, but sticking to these basics will go a long way.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The interaction delighted Kate's followers, who commented on his presence and received a wave from off-camera.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Guillermo Del Toro’s appearance alongside actor Shin Yeeun particularly delighted audiences and generated significant social media attention.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Napoli’s coach cursed the fates.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The safe housemates were Nancy and Cameron, while Emily, Sam, and Caroline were cursed with an evil eye.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake is about three generations of strong women on an ancestral olive farm and one magical summer that changes everything.
    Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The magical experiences and their significant meaning often fade without pre-dosing planning and post-session support.
    Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The fantastic scripts have enticed such esteemed and exciting talent, led by Daisy and Bella.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Charmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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