Synonyms of charms

charms 1 of 2

noun

plural of charm

1

as in amulets

something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil

an old cap that I use as a charm for whenever I play softball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amulets
• talismans
• emblems
• mascots
• symbols
• phylacteries
• fetishes
• periapts
• philters
• totems
• tokens
• mojos
• jujus
• gris-gris
• toadstones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spells
• curses
• hoodoos
• jinxes
• hexes

2

as in spells

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power

recited a charm to make the prince fall in love with her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spells
• incantations
• curses
• enchantments
• invocations
• glamours
• conjurations
• abracadabras
• sorceries
• magics
• bewitchments
• hexes
• whammies
• amulets
• talismans
• witchcrafts
• witcheries
• jinxes
• cantrips
• voodoos
• wizardries
• necromancies
• fetishes
• phylacteries
• bewitcheries
• mojos
• voodooisms

3

as in pendants

an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist

a dangling charm in the figure of a horse on her bracelet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pendants
• bangles
• lockets
• lavalieres
• teardrops

charms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of charm

1

as in delights

to attract or delight as if by magic

a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delights
• fascinates
• enchants
• entices
• interests
• lures
• seduces
• intrigues
• captivates
• pleases
• beguiles
• wiles
• kills
• allures
• tempts
• bewitches
• witches
• magnetizes
• draws
• disarms
• pulls
• appeals (to)
• woos
• entrances
• gratifies
• arrests
• invites
• beckons
• enraptures
• enthralls
• courts
• solicits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• offends
• repels
• disgusts
• annoys
• bores
• tires
• displeases
• revolts
• wearies
• irks

2

as in possesses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possesses
• spells
• enchants
• curses
• bewitches
• seduces
• tempts
• strikes
• hexes
• overlooks
• ensorcells
• attracts
• lures
• mesmerizes
• captivates
• beguiles
• voodoos
• fascinates
• jinxes
• spellbinds
• entices

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blesses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of charms

Noun

In addition to the purse, the toy also features two detachable bag charms inspired by the green and pink Labubu keychains that your dog can play with individually or all together for an enriching and exciting time. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026

While largely under the radar of the international travel crowd, the charms of this region are widely known within Finland. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Situated on the southern edge of North Carolina’s southernmost hook, which curls around the Neuse River and stretches towards the Atlantic, Beaufort is a historic fishing village that leans into its storied and salty charms. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Mix and match necklaces, bracelets, charms, huggies and studs to create your perfect stack. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

But Miller's choice of further adorning her chains with pretty pearl charms is what really takes her style game to the next level. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 13 July 2026

But Merrywood’s charms, both elegant and antiquated, might face the wrecking ball later this year. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Handset by Pandora’s artisans, the pieces from the collection charms are detailed with 14-karat gold-plating. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Besides the classic drinking glasses, Anthropologie’s Halloween and fall designs are also available on other products from the Icon collection, such as drinking tumblers, glass mugs, and wine glass charms. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026

Verb

Vibeke charms his in-laws, coos over the baby and, according to Karl’s quick furtive search of her handbag, appears to be taking her meds. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

Elle Woods, the headstrong sorority girl turned Harvard Law student played by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film, charms her way into the Ivy League law school through relentless studying and an out-of-the-box admissions video essay. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

The resort still charms visitors with a taste of Austria, including its on-site von Trapp Brewery and Alpine-style cheese fondue. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

In the present, Eddie, a book editor, charms everyone in Daphne’s circle, including her mom, who divorced him decades earlier. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 June 2026

While hiding behind humor, fantasy and music, Doody charms his girlfriend, Frenchy, with his silly jokes and innocence. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

As Sophie Baek, the Cinderella-style housemaid of illegitimate birth who charms the latest eligible Bridgerton bachelor, Ha is exquisite. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026

The Chartreuse charms the cocktail, giving it a bright herbaceousness and seductive spice, with the liqueur’s full battery of gifts echoing into a long, ambrosial finish. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026

In the remote Westfjords, Isafjordur delivers dramatic mountains and a sense of isolation that feels worlds away from the capital, while on the east coast, Seyðisfjörður charms visitors with its artistic culture. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026