as in enchanted
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
you must be living a charmed life if you haven't caught the flu that's going around
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in possessed
to cast a spell on
in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of charmed
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
People in general are just more charmed by you!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
Perhaps that’s why so many people were charmed by the idea of a time-free zone.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charmed
Adjective
Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.
—Verb
Some of these charmed and haunting strains have permeated through broader American musical culture.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmed
Adjective
-
From enchanted kingdoms to the streets of today, members of the Art Directors Guild craft the environments that bring film, television, and theater to life.—
-
Walls pale pink like the inside of a shell, a glass roof far above, and at the courtyard’s center an enchanted garden with a mosaic floor and a fountain, delicate flowering vines.—
Verb
-
Bass, who as a young man played a year as a tailback for the Utah State Aggies, was fascinated by the program, and its coach, Anthony Barnes.—
-
Shakespeare has always fascinated me as a challenge, and Romeo & Juliet is one of the most famous stories in the world.—
Verb
-
Their teeth even possessed a snapshot of periods of climate change.—
-
Adams, Washington’s successor, possessed monarchical impulses, but not a monarchical aura.—
Adjective
-
And then this magic area of just knowing how to communicate it and connect with players.—
-
This was the year Kansas City lost its magic pixie dust … while ultimately scuffling to a 6-11 finish.—
Verb
-
The back-to-back away victories to start 2026, to add to the goalless draw ground out at Ipswich Town in November in the only other league outing missed by Moore this season, understandably left Wrexham manager Parkinson delighted.—
-
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster These two power performers delighted fans with their real-life connection, blending Broadway and movie star appeal into their romance.—
Verb
-
In 2002, The Ring cursed VHS tapes; in 2014, Unfriended made laptops frightening; and now, in 2026, A24’s Undertone is ready to create the world’s first skin-crawling movie about a podcast.—
-
But winning the top CCA kudo could have cursed the film.—
Adjective
-
Her nails complete the magical look with silver chrome on a clear, glassy set, created by nail artist Juan Alvear with Aprés Gel-X Short Natural Almond Tips.—
-
And America deserves better than another Middle Eastern misadventure born of good intentions and magical thinking.—
Verb
-
Many younger visitors have been enticed to visit the town thanks to its arts offerings, with rising numbers making the pilgrimage to the Frieder Burda Museum to take in its temporary exhibitions.—
-
These everyday investors are likely also enticed by Karp, who Luria said is similar to Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his ability to sell a business vision.—
Cite this Entry
“Charmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share