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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Charm \Charm\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Charmed}; p. pr & vb n. {Charming}.] [Cf. F. charmer. See {Charm}, n.] 1. To make music upon to tune. [Obs. & R.] Here we our slender pipes may safely charm. --Spenser. 2. To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic. No witchcraft charm thee! --Shak. 3. To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe. Music the fiercest grief can charm. --Pope. 4. To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate. They on their mirth and dance Intent, with jocund music charm his ear. --Milton. 5. To protect with or make invulnerable by spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as a charmed life. I, in my own woe charmed, Could not find death. --Shak. Syn: Syn. - To fascinate; enchant; enrapture; captivate; bewitch; allure; subdue; delight; entice; transport. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Charming \Charm"ing\, a. Pleasing the mind or senses in a high degree; delighting; fascinating; attractive. How charming is divine philosophy. --Milton. Syn: Syn. - Enchanting; bewitching; captivating; enrapturing; alluring; fascinating; delightful; pleasurable; graceful; lovely; amiable; pleasing; winning. -- {Charm"ing*ly}, adv -- {Charm"ing*ness}, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: charming adj 1: pleasing or delighting; "endowed with charming manners"; "a charming little cottage"; "a charming personality" 2: possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; "charming incantations"; "magic signs that protect against adverse influence"; "a magical spell"; "'tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare; "wizard wands"; "wizardly powers" [syn: {magic}, {magical}, {sorcerous}, {witching(a)}, {wizard(a)}, {wizardly}]
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