# charmed

/ˈtʃɑɹmd/ (US) · /tʃˈɑːmd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/charmed
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often follows linking verbs or appears as a participial adjective before a noun.

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