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

However, with the rise of bag charms and nostalgic jewelry, the brand has found staying power past 2020 and continues to expand. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Newlyweds doesn’t need to be self-congratulatory about how retro its charms are. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Coach’s coffee shop offers a variety of merchandise like tote bags, bag charms, hats, pins, drinkware and more that range from $15 to $175. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Karina Longworth loves Los Angeles for all its quirks and charms. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Los Angeles’s wealthy Brentwood enclave is coveted for its large residences and small-town charms that have drawn in sports stars from Tom Brady to LeBron James over the years. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Its Jibbitz charms, which snap directly into ventilation holes on its shoes, let wearers mix and match playful designs to effortlessly showcase their personal style. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

The Hotel Moynat collection will be available exclusively at worldwide Moynat boutiques on October 15; Prices range from $350 for bag charms to $5,100 for larger Mignon top-handle bags. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Verb

But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026

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