charismatic
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1char·is·mat·ic

adjective \ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik, ˌka-rəz-\

Definition of CHARISMATIC

1
: of, relating to, or constituting charisma or charism <charismatic gifts>
2
: having, exhibiting, or based on charisma or charism <charismatic sects> <a charismatic leader>

Examples of CHARISMATIC

  1. He is a charismatic leader.
  2. <the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly>

Origin of CHARISMATIC

charisma
First Known Use: circa 1868

2charismatic

noun

Definition of CHARISMATIC

: a member of a religious group or movement that stresses the seeking of direct divine inspiration and charisms (as glossolalia or healing)

First Known Use of CHARISMATIC

1951

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