Meaning & use
natural charm
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Meaning
noununcountable
An attractive quality that someone has naturally, without trying to be charming.
Grammar: Uncountable: use it with words like much, little, a lot of, or great. Do not say 'a natural charm' when talking about a personal quality.
Patterns
- have natural charm
- a lot of natural charm
- great natural charm
She has a lot of natural charm, so people are drawn to her.
His natural charm made him popular with everyone at work.
The old town has a natural charm that visitors love.
Common combinations
- have natural charm
- He has natural charm and can talk to anyone.
- a lot of natural charm
- She has a lot of natural charm.
- great natural charm
- The actor is known for his great natural charm.
- natural charm and wit
- Her natural charm and wit made the evening enjoyable.
Synonyms and how they differ
- charisma
- Charisma is a stronger, more magnetic quality that can inspire devotion; natural charm is gentler and more about likability.
- appeal
- Appeal is a more general word for attracting interest or desire; natural charm specifically suggests a pleasant, effortless personal quality.
Opposites
Commonly confused: natural charm or natural charm?
natural charm vs natural charm
Not to be confused with 'natural charm' as a physical object, like a lucky charm. A lucky charm is a small object believed to bring good luck.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'natural charm' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Natural charm means an attractive personal quality. A lucky charm is an object, and cleaning products are not called natural charm.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “natural charm”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.