charismatic

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adjective

char·​is·​mat·​ic ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik 

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

Synonyms

Adjective

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Cerati — Soda Stereo’s charismatic frontman, guitarist and principal songwriter — died in 2014 at age 55 of respiratory failure, after suffering a stroke that left him hospitalized in 2010. —Andy Meek, Billboard, 17 July 2024

The hourlong Young Martin is contemporary origin story centering on Martin Payne, a charismatic teenager navigating the complexities of transitioning from youth to adulthood. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 July 2024

Noun

These non-denominational charismatics are very focused on modern prophecy, the belief that there are modern prophets. —Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024

By then, says Taylor, there were hundreds of prophecies circulating among independent charismatics, all aligning with Trump and predicting his reelection as God’s will. —Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024

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