charmed
Americanadjective
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marked by good fortune or privilege.
a charmed life.
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Physics. (of a particle) having a nonzero value of charm.
adjective
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delighted or fascinated
a charmed audience
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seemingly protected by a magic spell
he bears a charmed life
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physics possessing charm
a charmed quark
Other Word Forms
- uncharmed adjective
Etymology
Origin of charmed
Example Sentences
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“Bluey” works because it’s charmed children and grown-ups alike, emphasizing imaginative parenting skills as much as it does Bluey’s playful spirit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Here are four things to know about the purr-fect puss who over the years has charmed his way into the hearts of some of the world's top politicians.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
A new special, premiering Wednesday on Disney+, resurrects the beloved variety program to celebrate the 50th anniversary since it first charmed viewers of all ages.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
In came quarterback Drake Maye, a peppy high draft pick from North Carolina who showed early promise and charmed his teammates with his wife’s homemade cookies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
While birds of calm sit brooding on the charmed wave.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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