"semi-charmed" meaning in All languages combined

See semi-charmed on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˌsɛmiˈt͡ʃɑːmd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌsɛmiˈt͡ʃɑɹmd/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-semi-charmed.wav , En-us-semi-charmed.mp3
Etymology: From semi- (prefix meaning ‘half; rather, somewhat’) + charmed. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|charmed|pos1=prefix meaning ‘half; rather, somewhat’}} semi- (prefix meaning ‘half; rather, somewhat’) + charmed Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semi-charmed (not comparable)
  1. Lucky and pleasant but with some problems. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: semicharmed

Alternative forms

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