noun
charmer
CHAHRM
Charmer (noun) means a person who is very charming, especially one who uses charm to win people over. Example: “He's a real charmer — he had the whole room laughing within minutes.”
noun
1
A person who is very charming, especially one who uses charm to win people over.
"He's a real charmer — he had the whole room laughing within minutes."
2
Someone who performs magic charms or spells; an enchanter.
"The snake charmer swayed his flute back and forth."
How to use charmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who charms others, whether socially or, in older usage, through magic.
Common pairings
snake charmer
a real charmer
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Word forms
- Plural
- charmers
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Etymology
From Middle English charmer, built from charm plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for charmer
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What does “charmer” mean?
The word “charmer” means a person who is very charming, especially one who uses charm to win people over. In plain terms, someone who charms others, whether socially or, in older usage, through magic.
How do you pronounce “charmer”?
“Charmer” is pronounced CHAHRM (/ˈt͡ʃɑɹmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “charmer” in a sentence?
Here is “charmer” used in a sentence: “He's a real charmer — he had the whole room laughing within minutes.”
What part of speech is “charmer”?
“Charmer” is a noun.
Where does the word “charmer” come from?
The word “charmer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English charmer, built from charm plus the agent suffix -er.
How many meanings does “charmer” have?
“Charmer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is very charming, especially one who uses charm to win people over.
