: a special charm or appeal that causes people to feel attracted and excited by someone (such as a politician)
The candidate was lacking in charisma.
His success is largely due to his charisma.
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/charisma. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.
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