Word Noun
charmer
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtʃɑɹmɝ/ UK /tʃˈɑːmɐ/ charmer UK spelling charmers
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.”
Etymology
From Middle English charmer, charmere, equivalent to charm + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English charmer
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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