Hypertext Webster Gateway: "charmed"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Charm \Charm\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Charmed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Charming}.] [Cf. F. charmer. See {Charm}, n.]
1. To make music upon; to tune. [Obs. & R.]

Here we our slender pipes may safely charm.
--Spenser.

2. To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or
supernatural influence; to affect by magic.

No witchcraft charm thee! --Shak.

3. To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that
which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.

Music the fiercest grief can charm. --Pope.

4. To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to
enchant; to fascinate.

They, on their mirth and dance Intent, with jocund
music charm his ear. --Milton.

5. To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms,
or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.

I, in my own woe charmed, Could not find death.
--Shak.

Syn: Syn. - To fascinate; enchant; enrapture; captivate;
bewitch; allure; subdue; delight; entice; transport.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

charmed
adj 1: strongly attracted [syn: {captivated}]
2: filled with wonder and delight [syn: {beguiled}, {captivated},
{delighted}, {enthralled}, {entranced}]


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