1 charm
Pronounced:
/ˈtʃɑɚm/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural charmsMeaning:
1 [count] : something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck ▪ He keeps a horseshoe as a good luck charm.
2 [count] : a small object that is worn on a chain or bracelet ▪ a gold charm ▪ a charm bracelet —see color picture
3 : a quality that causes someone or something to be very likeable : an attractive quality [count] ▪ He fell under the spell of her charms. ▪ The resort has many charms. ▪ The inn has a quaint charm. [noncount] ▪ The island possesses great charm. ▪ The new curtains add charm to the room. ▪ The seaside location is a big part of the house's charm. ▪ He won her over with his charm.
2 [count] : a small object that is worn on a chain or bracelet ▪ a gold charm ▪ a charm bracelet —see color picture
3 : a quality that causes someone or something to be very likeable : an attractive quality [count] ▪ He fell under the spell of her charms. ▪ The resort has many charms. ▪ The inn has a quaint charm. [noncount] ▪ The island possesses great charm. ▪ The new curtains add charm to the room. ▪ The seaside location is a big part of the house's charm. ▪ He won her over with his charm.
the third time is the charm —see 1third
work like a charm
: to produce a desired result very easily and effectively : to work very well ▪ The cleaning fluid worked like a charm on the carpet stain.
—charm·less adjective [more charm*less; most charm*less] ▪ The new building is completely charmless. [=unattractive]