Kilo Lingo

/ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/

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Translation

Pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you at once.

Word origin

From charm, which came through Old French charme from Latin carmen meaning a song or a magic spell.

Origin
Old French
Root
charme
English cognates
charm, chant

Examples

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A charming person wins people over easily.

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Places can be charming too: small, pretty and welcoming.

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The smile itself is warm enough to win people over.

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This word is part of lesson 40.