From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
charmed \charmed\ adj.
1. same as {captivated}.
Syn: captivated.
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2. filled with wonder and delight.
Syn: beguiled, captivated, delighted, enthralled, entranced.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
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.]
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Here we our slender pipes may safely charm.
--Spenser.
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2. To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or
supernatural influence; to affect by magic.
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No witchcraft charm thee! --Shak.
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3. To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that
which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.
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Music the fiercest grief can charm. --Pope.
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4. To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to
enchant; to fascinate.
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They, on their mirth and dance
Intent, with jocund music charm his ear. --Milton.
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5. To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms,
or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.
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I, in my own woe charmed,
Could not find death. --Shak.
Syn: Syn. - To fascinate; enchant; enrapture; captivate;
bewitch; allure; subdue; delight; entice; transport.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
charmed
adj 1: strongly attracted [syn: {captivated}, {charmed}]
2: filled with wonder and delight [syn: {beguiled},
{captivated}, {charmed}, {delighted}, {enthralled},
{entranced}]
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