B2nounrelationshipsemotions
US/tʃɑːrm/
UK/tʃɑːm/
a pleasant quality that makes people like you or find a place attractive
In context
The old village has a quiet charm that attracts visitors every summer.
He used his charm to persuade the manager to give him another chance.
She is clever, but her real charm is her sense of humor.
Words that go with charm
adjective + noun
- natural charmHe has a natural charm that puts people at ease.
- old-world charmThe hotel has old-world charm.
- rustic charmThe cottage has a rustic charm.
adjective + preposition
- full of charmThe little cafe is full of charm.
verb + preposition
- turn on the charmHe turned on the charm at the interview.
verb + noun
- lose its charmThe old town has not lost its charm over the years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She has a lot of charms.Correct: She has a lot of charm.