# calm vs charm

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### calm
*adjective · IPA /kɑm/ · frequency rank #2,777*
Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.

### charm
*noun · IPA /tʃɑːm/ · frequency rank #5,863*
An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/calm-vs-charm