CHARMの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

CHARM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb noun 2 noun verb Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In charm 1 of 2 noun ˈchärm Synonyms of charm Take our 3 question quiz on charm Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 a : the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation b : a practice or expression believed to have magic power Take our 3 question quiz on charm 2 : something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune : amulet wore a rabbit's foot as a good-luck charm 3 a : a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights the charm of this imaginative story b : a physical grace (see grace entry 1 sense 1 ) or attraction — used in plural her feminine charms c : compelling attractiveness the island possessed great charm 4 : a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain Her sister presented her with a sterling silver charm for her bracelet. 5 : a fundamental quark that has an electric charge of +²/₃ and a measured energy of approximately 1.5 GeV also : the flavor characterizing this particle charmless ˈchärm-ləs adjective Quiz: Which word is closest in meaning to charm ? charm 2 of 2 verb charmed ; charming ; charms transitive verb 1 a : to affect by or as if by magic : compel b : to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction charms customers with his suave manner 2 : to endow with or as if with supernatural powers by means of charms also : to protect by or as if by spells, charms, or supernatural influences 3 : to control (an animal) typically by charms (such as the playing of music) charm a snake intransitive verb 1 : to practice magic and enchantment witches having the power to charm 2 : to have the effect of a charm : fascinate The village charms by its quaintness. charmer ˈchär-mər noun Synonyms of charm Relevance Noun amulet talisman Verb fascinate enchant delight entice allure seduce captivate interest intrigue witch See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for charm attract , allure , charm , captivate , fascinate , enchant mean to draw another by exerting a powerful influence. attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another. students attracted by the school's locale allure implies an enticing by what is fair, pleasing, or seductive. an alluring smile charm implies the power of casting a spell over the person or thing affected and so compelling a response, charmed by their hospitality but it may, like captivate , suggest no more than evoking delight or admiration. her performances captivated audiences fascinate suggests a magical influence and tends to stress the ineffectiveness of attempts to resist. a story that continues to fascinate children enchant is perhaps the strongest of these terms in stressing the appeal of the agent and the degree of delight evoked in the subject. hopelessly enchanted by her beauty Examples of charm in a Sentence Noun He keeps a horseshoe as a good luck charm . He fell under the spell of her charms . The resort has many charms . The inn has a quaint charm . The island possesses great charm . The new curtains add charm to the room. The seaside location is a big part of the house's charm . He won her over with his charm . Verb The snake was charmed by the music. He was known for his ability to charm voters. He charmed the committee into approving his proposal. I was charmed by the cozy country inn. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun The charm and detachment, precision and fatigue, hope and disillusionment. — Alex Ritman, Variety , 30 Apr. 2026 The decor There are lots of ways to bring southern charm to your party. — Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest , 30 Apr. 2026 Verb Geese’s charmed run as one of the buzziest indie rock bands of recent memory will extend at least through early November, as the New York quartet has announced some of its biggest live shows to date in support of its 2025 Partisan album Getting Killed. — Spin Staff, SPIN , 23 Apr. 2026 The series first debuted on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly gained a huge following, with viewers charmed by the beautiful scenery and the drama that country living can bring, helped along by Clarkson’s total lack of farming experience. — K.j. Yossman, Variety , 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charm Word History Etymology Noun Middle English charme "verse used in incantation, magic spell, the power of such a spell, magic," borrowed from Anglo-French, "magic spell" (also continental Old French), going back to Latin carmin-, carmen "ritual utterance, magical chant, spell, song, poem," dissimilated from *can-men-, from canere "to sing, chant" + -men, resultative noun suffix — more at chant entry 1 Note: P. Fouché regards charme as a learned word rather than a direct continuation of *carmine ( Phonétique historique du français, vol. 3 [Paris, 1966], p. 828). Verb Middle English charmen "to recite or cast a magic spell, cast a spell on," borrowed from Anglo-French charmer, derivative of charme "magic spell, charm entry 1 " First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Time Traveler The first known use of charm was in the 13th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing charm the third time is the charm work like a charm Rhymes for charm arm farm harm alarm disarm forearm gendarme nonfarm rearm firearm underarm See All Rhymes for charm Browse Nearby Words charlton white charm charman See all Nearby Words Articles Related to charm Language Is Magic But what are the magic words, exactly? Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Charm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charm. Accessed 6 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition charm 1 of 2 noun ˈchärm 1 : a word, action, or thing believed to have magic power 2 : something worn to keep away evil and bring good luck 3 : a small ornament worn on a chain or bracelet 4 : a quality that attracts and pleases charm 2 of 2 verb 1 : to affect or influence by or as if by a magic spell charm a snake 2 : to protect by or as if by a charm a charmed life 3 a : delight entry 2 sense 2 , fascinate b : to attract by grace or beauty charmer noun Etymology Noun Middle English charme "magic word," from early French charme (same meaning), from Latin carmen "song," from canere "to sing" — related to chant , chantey More from Merriam-Webster on charm Nglish: Translation of charm for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about charm Last Updated: 1 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! 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