charm

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/tʃɑːrm/ · charm

The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

Meanings

nounformal

The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

دوسروں کو خوش یا متوجہ کرنے کی طاقت یا خوبی۔

دلکشی

dilkashi

Formal: خوش نمائی

Synonyms

allureattractionenchantmentدلکشیمحبتسحر

Antonyms

repulsiondispleasureaversionبیزاریعدم دلچسپیناراضگی

Common Collocations

  • magical charm
  • charm person
  • charm of personality

Example Sentences

Her smile has an undeniable charm that attracts everyone.

اس کی مسکراہٹ میں ایسی دلکشی ہے جو سب کو اپنی طرف کھینچتی ہے۔

Is ki muskurahat mein aisi dilkashi hai jo sab ko apni taraf kheenchti hai.

He used his charm to win over the audience.

اس نے سامعین کو اپنی دلکشی سے جیت لیا۔

Us ne samayeen ko apni dilkashi se jeet liya.

The charm of the old town captivated the tourists.

پرانی شہر کی دلکشی نے سیاحوں کو مسحور کر دیا۔

Purani shehar ki dilkashi ne sayahon ko mashhoor kar diya.

Easily Confused With

charm:The word 'charm' refers specifically to a delightful quality, while 'charm' as a verb can mean to enchant or attract.
verbformal

To delight or enchant someone or to cast a spell on.

کسی کو خوش یا مسحور کرنا یا جادو کرنا۔

جادو کرنا

jadoo karna

Synonyms

enchantdelightentranceجادو کرناخوش کرنادل بہلانا

Antonyms

boredisenchantrepelبیزار کرناعدم دلچسپی دیناپچھاڑنا

Common Collocations

  • charm someone
  • charm with words
  • charm into doing

Example Sentences

She can charm anyone with her eloquence.

وہ اپنی فصاحت سے کسی کو بھی مسحور کر سکتی ہے۔

Woh apni fasahat se kisi ko bhi mashhoor kar sakti hai.

He tried to charm her into going to the party.

اس نے اسے پارٹی جانے کے لئے جادو کرنے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne use party jane ke liye jadoo karne ki koshish ki.

The puppy charmed the children immediately.

کتّے نے فوراً بچوں کو مسحور کر دیا۔

Kutta ne foran bachon ko mashhoor kar diya.

Easily Confused With

charm:'Charm' in noun form refers to the quality itself, while in verb form, it indicates the action of creating that quality.

Word Family

charmed
adjectiveجادوئی
charming
adjectiveدلکش
charmer
nounجادوگر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'charm' as something that attracts or delights, like a lucky charm.

Envision a magician enchanting an audience with captivating spells.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دل کی بات کہنی ہے، آپ یہ سنیں، میری جان آپ سحر آفرین ہیں۔

Dil ki baat kehni hai, aap ye sunain, Meri jaan aap sehr afreen hain.

I have to share what’s in my heart, listen to this, My beloved, you are enchanting.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دل کشی جادو ہے۔

Dil kashi jadoo hai.

Charm is magic.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "charme" — a magic spell or incantation

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from the Old Latin 'carmen', meaning song or incantation, reflecting its historical roots in enchanting or captivating qualities.