- 1[uncountable] the power of pleasing or attracting people a man of great charm The hotel is full of charm and character.
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- 2[countable] a feature or quality that is pleasing or attractive her physical charms (= her beauty)
- 3[countable] a small object worn on a chain or bracelet, that is believed to bring good luck a lucky charm a charm bracelet
- 4[countable] an act or words believed to have magic power synonym spell Idioms
used when you have failed to do something twice and hope that you will succeed the third time
to be immediately and completely successful Those new pills you gave me worked like a charm.
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