charismatic

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adjective

char·​is·​mat·​ic ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik How to pronounce charismatic (audio)
ˌka-rəz-
1
: having, exhibiting, or based on charisma or charism
charismatic sects
a charismatic leader
2
: of, relating to, or constituting charisma or charism
charismatic gifts

charismatic

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noun

plural charismatics
1
: a member of a religious group or movement that stresses the seeking of direct divine inspiration and charisms (such as glossolalia or healing)
2
: a person who possesses special traits that attract, inspire, or fascinate other people : a person possessing charisma
One of those people like Teddy Roosevelt or Mick Jagger. He was just one of those great charismatics who turned heads and dominated a room.Dan Aykroyd

Examples of charismatic in a Sentence

Adjective He is a charismatic leader. the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly
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Adjective
Led by the charismatic but underestimated Chris Smalls, the diverse band of workers start the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and embark on a journey against one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024 The movie's trailer depicts Rule as an attractive and charismatic tattoo artist who is deadly serious about his work. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
Contemporary Black Pentecostals and charismatics are turning the page on their history of political apathy – whether through public endorsements, voter registration drives or as part of groups such as the Black Church PAC. Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024 These non-denominational charismatics are very focused on modern prophecy, the belief that there are modern prophets. Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for charismatic 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

charisma

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of charismatic was circa 1868

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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charismatic. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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