charm · noun /tʃɑrm/
charm (QUALITY)
B2 C or U a quality which makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something
Dictionary examples:
a woman of great charm
The building has a certain charm.
I had to use all my charms to get them to lend us the hall.
Learner example:
It's an extremely severe and rugged sort of landscape with its own very special charm. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
charm (LUCKY)
C2 C an object that you keep or wear because you believe that it is lucky
Dictionary example:
a lucky charm
Learner example:
Consequently, "the treasures" I took there were nothing but all the little gifts and lucky charms I had received from my boyfriend and friends. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
charm · verb /tʃɑrm/
charm
C2 to attract someone or persuade someone to do something because of your charm
Dictionary example:
We were charmed by his boyish manner.
Learner example:
She arrived in time for the ball held that night, and everybody was charmed by her looks and manners. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Italian)
