Charmed

Warmly delighted by an appealing person, place, or experience.

Reach for it when describing pleasure with a note of affection or enchantment

The visitors were charmed by the baker who remembered every child's favorite loaf.

• playful

  tickled

  amused pleasure gives the moment its lift

  not when Tickled centers amusement, not elegance or endearing appeal.

• everyday

  delighted

  strong pleasure is enough without implying attraction

  not when Delighted is broader and misses the gentle appeal that won someone over.

• everyday

  won over

  initial reserve changed into liking

  not when This implies prior resistance that charmed does not require.

• warm

  taken with

  informal personal liking is the right register

  not when The phrase may suggest romantic interest when the attraction is impersonal.

• professional

  captivated

  attention has been completely held

  not when Captivation may be intellectual or dramatic without any affectionate warmth.

• literary

  enchanted

  the experience feels almost magical

  not when Enchanted can overstate ordinary social pleasure.

• repelled
• unimpressed
• disenchanted

• charmed by

  We were charmed by the tiny courtyard and its lemon trees.

• utterly charmed

  The audience was utterly charmed by her shy final bow.

• seem charmed

  Even the stern judge seemed charmed by the handmade invitation.