2 charm
Function:
verbInflected forms:
charms; charmed; charm·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to put a spell on (someone or something) ▪ The snake was charmed by the music.
2 a : to cause (someone) to like you or to do what you want by being nice, friendly, etc. ▪ He was known for his ability to charm voters. ▪ She charmed [=captivated] everyone with her warm smile. ▪ He charmed the committee into approving his proposal. b : to attract (someone) by being beautiful or welcoming ▪ I was charmed by the cozy country inn.
2 a : to cause (someone) to like you or to do what you want by being nice, friendly, etc. ▪ He was known for his ability to charm voters. ▪ She charmed [=captivated] everyone with her warm smile. ▪ He charmed the committee into approving his proposal. b : to attract (someone) by being beautiful or welcoming ▪ I was charmed by the cozy country inn.
—charm·er noun plural charm·ers [count] ▪ Your little girl is a real charmer. [=she is sweet, cute, etc.] ▪ a snake charmer