Word
charmer
US/ˈtʃɑɹmɝ/
UK/tʃˈɑːmɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who is very attractive and has a friendly, pleasant personality. You use this to describe someone who makes others feel good and welcome.
n. a person who is highly attractive and possesses a pleasant, engaging personality. Often used to describe someone who is socially adept and capable of winning the affection of others.
Examples
“He is a real charmer who makes everyone feel at home.”
“The new manager is a natural charmer, quickly winning over the entire team with his friendly smile and helpful attitude.”
Examples
simple
“He is a real charmer who makes everyone feel at home.”
contextual
“The new manager is a natural charmer, quickly winning over the entire team with his friendly smile and helpful attitude.”
Etymology
From Middle English charmer, charmere, equivalent to charm + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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