Charm meaning, definition and synonyms

1. Noun

A melody; a song.

A word or combination of words sung or spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words, characters, etc.; an incantation.

That which exerts an irresistible power to please and attract; that which fascinates; any alluring quality.

Anything worn for its supposed efficacy to the wearer in averting ill or securing good fortune.

Any small decorative object worn on the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like. Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch chain.

To make music upon; to tune.

To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic.

To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.

To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.

To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.

To use magic arts or occult power; to make use of charms.

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

To make a musical sound.

(physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third most massive of all quarks

Vocabulary classified under Physics

a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"

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protect through supernatural powers or charms

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