Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - charm

~1 n 1 a pleasant quality someone or something has that makes people like them, feel attracted to them, or be easily influenced by them  (Dick still has a certain boyish charm. | the charms of rural life | turn on the charm (=use your charm))  (Wait till Grace turns on the charm, you won't be able to resist.) 2 a piece of magic which involves saying special words; spell2 (1) 3 a very small object worn on a chain or bracelet that people think will bring them good luck  (a small gold horseshoe worn as a lucky charm.) 4 work like a charm to work perfectly or immediately  (I don't know what you sprayed on the roses, but it worked like a charm.) ~2 v 1 to attract someone and make them like you, especially so that you can easily influence them  (Collette was charmed by the stranger's elegant manners and rugged good looks.) 2 to gain power over someone or something by using magic 3 have/lead a charmed life to be lucky all the time, so that although you are often in dangerous situations nothing ever harms you - charmed adj