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charming

/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

Examples :

"He charmed her with his dashing tales of his days as a sailor."
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration attracting

attracting verb

/əˈtræktɪŋ/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration delightful

delightful adjective

[dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ]

Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.

"The cool breeze on the beach was delightful. "

Illustration charismatic

charismatic noun

/ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/

A member of the Charismatic Movement.

"Several charismatic attended the church's youth group meeting. "

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incantation noun

/inkænˈteɪʃən/

The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.

"The witch muttered the incantation, hoping to conjure a helpful fairy. "

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supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

Illustration fascinate

fascinate verb

/ˈfæsɪneɪt/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

Illustration invulnerable

invulnerable adjective

/ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/ /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbəl/

Incapable of being injured; not vulnerable.

"The superhero, with his shield, felt invulnerable to the villain's attacks. "

Illustration charmingly

charmingly adverb

/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/ /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋliː/

In a charming manner.

"The little girl charmingly offered me a flower she had picked from the garden. "

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influences noun

/ˈɪn.fl(j)u.ən.sɪz/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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seriousness noun

/ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/

The state or quality of being serious.

"The teacher emphasized the seriousness of failing the final exam. "