Word
charmed
US/ˈtʃɑɹmd/
UK/tʃˈɑːmd/
Definition
adj. feeling very happy and satisfied because someone was kind to you or because things went well. It can also describe a life that seems lucky and protected from trouble.
adj. experiencing a sense of delight or fascination; alternatively, describes a life or career that appears exceptionally fortunate or protected. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem'.
Examples
“I was charmed by the small town's beauty.”
“She has led a charmed life, moving from one successful project to another without any major setbacks.”
“The audience was visibly charmed by the soloist's humble stage presence, which contrasted sharply with the technical intensity of the performance.”
Examples
simple
“I was charmed by the small town's beauty.”
contextual
“She has led a charmed life, moving from one successful project to another without any major setbacks.”
complex
“The audience was visibly charmed by the soloist's humble stage presence, which contrasted sharply with the technical intensity of the performance.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs or appears as a participial adjective before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Holmes also convinces many powerful men, including former US Secretary of State George Shultz (Sam Waterston), who was charmed by her, and joined the Theranos board of directors.” Idioms
01. charmed life
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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