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charms

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɑɹmz// UK //tʃˈɑːmz// charms

n. the special qualities that make someone or something attractive and interesting. You use this word when you want to say that a person or place has a pleasing power that draws people in.

n. the power or quality of pleasing, attracting, or influencing; often used in the plural to denote personal appeal or distinctive features.


SIMPLE

Her kindness is one of her greatest charms.

CONTEXTUAL

The old town retains its historic charms despite the new shopping centers.

COMPLEX

The novel's enduring charms lie not in its plot twists, but in the subtle, empathetic portrayal of its flawed protagonists.

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