charmed : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: charmed	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for charmed
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
charmed adj strongly attracted Synonym(s): captivated, charmed filled with wonder and delight Synonym(s): beguiled, captivated, charmed, delighted, enthralled, entranced
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.