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==Etymology==
Middle [[English]] charme ([[chant]], magic spell)< Old French< Latin carmen ([[song]], incantation)
==Noun==
charm (plural charms)
An object, act or words believed to have magic power.
A charm against [[evil]]
It works like a charm.
The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration; often constructed in the plural.
"He had great [[personal]] charm".
She tried to win him over with her charms.
([[physics]]) A property of some [[subatomic particles]].
A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc.
She wears a charm bracelet on her wrist.
The collective noun for finches.
==Synonyms==
(something with [[magic]] [[power]]): amulet, incantation, spell, talisman
(quality of arousing delight or admiration): appeal, attraction, [[charisma]]
(trinket): amulet, dangle, ornament
==Antonyms==
([[quality]] of arousing delight or admiration): boredom, dryness
==Quote==
Tact is the [[fulcrum]] of social leverage, and [[tolerance]] is the earmark of a great soul. If you possess these rare and [[charm]]ing gifts, as the days pass you will become more alert and expert in your worthy efforts to avoid all unnecessary social misunderstandings. Such [[wise]] souls are able to avoid much of the trouble which is certain to be the portion of all who suffer from lack of [[emotion]]al adjustment, those who refuse to grow up, and those who refuse to grow old [[grace]]fully.
[[Category: General Reference]]
==Etymology==
Middle [[English]] charme ([[chant]], magic spell)< Old French< Latin carmen ([[song]], incantation)
==Noun==
charm (plural charms)
An object, act or words believed to have magic power.
A charm against [[evil]]
It works like a charm.
The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration; often constructed in the plural.
"He had great [[personal]] charm".
She tried to win him over with her charms.
([[physics]]) A property of some [[subatomic particles]].
A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc.
She wears a charm bracelet on her wrist.
The collective noun for finches.
==Synonyms==
(something with [[magic]] [[power]]): amulet, incantation, spell, talisman
(quality of arousing delight or admiration): appeal, attraction, [[charisma]]
(trinket): amulet, dangle, ornament
==Antonyms==
([[quality]] of arousing delight or admiration): boredom, dryness
==Quote==
Tact is the [[fulcrum]] of social leverage, and [[tolerance]] is the earmark of a great soul. If you possess these rare and [[charm]]ing gifts, as the days pass you will become more alert and expert in your worthy efforts to avoid all unnecessary social misunderstandings. Such [[wise]] souls are able to avoid much of the trouble which is certain to be the portion of all who suffer from lack of [[emotion]]al adjustment, those who refuse to grow up, and those who refuse to grow old [[grace]]fully.
[[Category: General Reference]]
