charm

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
  2. noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force
  3. noun something believed to bring good luck

Etymology

From Middle English charme, from Old French charme (“chant, magic spell”), from Latin carmen (“song, incantation”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

appeal, appealingness

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