carmen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- charm noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
- incantation noun A spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.
- magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
- poem noun A piece of writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and often rhyme, expressing ideas or feelings in a condensed, imaginative way.
- song noun A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.
Senses
carmen is used for these senses in English:
- charm An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
- incantation A formula of words used as above.
- magic The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
- magic (rare, countable) A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]
- poem A literary piece written in verse.
- song (music) A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
charm — full definition
- noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
- noun An object or spoken words believed to bring good luck or magical protection.
- noun A small decorative trinket hung on a bracelet or necklace.
- verb To attract, delight, or persuade someone through pleasing qualities.
- verb To influence or protect someone or something through magic.
incantation — full definition
- noun A spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.
- noun Any set of words repeated as if it has special or ritual force.