charm

/tʃɑːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: charms · charming · charmed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đối tượng, hành động hoặc từ ngữ được cho là có sức mạnh ma thuật

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Noun

Examples

a charm against evil

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khả năng thuyết phục, làm hài lòng hoặc khơi dậy sự ngưỡng mộ

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Noun

Examples

He had great personal charm.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho ai đó bị quyến rũ, thuyết phục hoặc mê hoặc

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Verb

Examples

He charmed her with his dashing tales of his days as a sailor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to ensorcel or exert a magical effect on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sử dụng phép thuật để kiểm soát hoặc triệu hồi

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Verb

Examples

After winning three games while wearing the chain, Dan began to think it had been charmed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “charm” mean?

An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

Is “charm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.