adj Uncommon

charmed

chahmd

Charmed (adj) means Protected or blessed as if by magic; extremely fortunate. Example: “He led a charmed life, always narrowly avoiding disaster.”

adj

Protected or blessed as if by magic; extremely fortunate.

"He led a charmed life, always narrowly avoiding disaster."

"The team seemed to have a charmed season, winning every close match."

Placed under a magic spell.

"The charmed necklace was said to protect its wearer from harm."

How to use charmed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBlessed with unusual luck, or under a magic spell.

Common pairings

a charmed life a charmed existence

Word forms

more charmed comparative, most charmed superlative

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Rhymes for charmed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “charmed” mean?

The word “charmed” means protected or blessed as if by magic; extremely fortunate. In plain terms, blessed with unusual luck, or under a magic spell.

How do you pronounce “charmed”?

“Charmed” is pronounced chahmd (/t͡ʃɑɹmd/ in IPA).

How do you use “charmed” in a sentence?

Here is “charmed” used in a sentence: “He led a charmed life, always narrowly avoiding disaster.”

What part of speech is “charmed”?

“Charmed” is an adjective.

Is “charmed” a common word?

“Charmed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “charmed” have?

“Charmed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: protected or blessed as if by magic; extremely fortunate.