Charmer

/ˈtʃɑːrmər/ noun

Definition

A person who is extremely likable, attractive, or persuasive, especially someone who uses charm to win people over.

Etymology

From Old French 'charme' (a song, spell), derived from Latin 'carmen' (song). The noun 'charmer' formed around the 18th century to describe someone who casts a spell over others.

Kelly Says

Charmers literally work like ancient charms—neuroscience shows that charismatic people have better emotional mirroring (they match your expressions subconsciously), which triggers mirror neurons in your brain and makes you feel like they're just like you!

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