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verb

Charm v. t. (past & past part. charmed; pres. part. charming)

1.

To make music upon; to tune. (Obs. & R.) "Here we our slender pipes may safely charm."

2.

To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic. "No witchcraft charm thee!"

3.

To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe. "Music the fiercest grief can charm."

4.

To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate. "They, on their mirth and dance Intent, with jocund music charm his ear."

5.

To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life. "I, in my own woe charmed, Could not find death."

Synonyms: Syn. - To fascinate; enchant; enrapture; captivate; bewitch; allure; subdue; delight; entice; transport.

Charm v. i.

1.

To use magic arts or occult power; to make use of charms. "The voice of charmers, charming never so wisely."

2.

To act as, or produce the effect of, a charm; to please greatly; to be fascinating.

3.

To make a musical sound. (Obs.)

adjective

Charming adj. Pleasing the mind or senses in a high degree; delighting; fascinating; attractive. "How charming is divine philosophy."

Synonyms: Syn. - Enchanting; bewitching; captivating; enrapturing; alluring; fascinating; delightful; pleasurable; graceful; lovely; amiable; pleasing; winning.

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Etymology of 'Charming'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— Travels in West Africa • Mary H. Kingsley

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