charm — the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃɑːrm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's lucky charm is a rabbit's foot that hasn't brought her luck in bingo for 20 years.
- The salesman tried to charm me into buying the car, but I wasn't fooled by his smooth talk.
- She has the charm of a friendly puppy and the appetite of a hungry wolf.
charm
NOUN[/tʃɑːrm/]
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration
Her warm smile charmed everyone at the party.
The puppy's charm made everyone fall in love with it. (Smile + Attract → Charm)
Her charm gave everyone a warm welcome until a fire alarm suddenly interrupted the party.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Charm derives from Latin carmen, meaning 'song' or 'incantation.' In antiquity, magical incantations and songs were believed to possess the power to bewitch and fascinate people, establishing the word's association with enchantment and allure.
Breakdown
Latin carmen (song, incantation) → Old French charme → Middle English charm, with the suffix -e characteristic of Old French nominalization.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's lucky charm is a rabbit's foot that hasn't brought her luck in bingo for 20 years.”
“The salesman tried to charm me into buying the car, but I wasn't fooled by his smooth talk.”
“She has the charm of a friendly puppy and the appetite of a hungry wolf.”
“The old castle has a mysterious charm that attracts tourists from around the world.”
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