Definition of charm

• n. - A melody; a song.
• n. - A word or combination of words sung or spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words, characters, etc.; an incantation.
• n. - That which exerts an irresistible power to please and attract; that which fascinates; any alluring quality.
• n. - Anything worn for its supposed efficacy to the wearer in averting ill or securing good fortune.
• n. - Any small decorative object worn on the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like. Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch chain.
• n. - To make music upon; to tune.
• n. - To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic.
• n. - To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.
• n. - To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.
• n. - To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.
• v. i. - To use magic arts or occult power; to make use of charms.
• v. i. - To act as, or produce the effect of, a charm; to please greatly; to be fascinating.
• v. i. - To make a musical sound.