charismatic

adjective

ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik How to pronounce charismatic (audio)
Definition of charismaticnext
as in charming
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly

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Recent Examples of charismatic Bakker offered upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye, charismatic and always wearing her trademark heavy mascara, sang. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 Bakker offered upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye - charismatic and always wearing her trademark heavy mascara - sang. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Bakker offered upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye — charismatic and always wearing her trademark heavy mascara — sang. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 The luminously charismatic 22-year-old Canadian actor from Manitoba plays Carrie White unlike any iteration before. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charismatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
  1. charming
  2. attractive
  3. appealing
  4. seductive
  5. fascinating
  6. enchanting
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area The fishing village of Conca dei Marini remains a lovely reminder of what this whole coast was once like—sleepy, charming, lost in time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • The Bridgewater Associates founder told CNBC equities have so far weathered the global bond sell-off because earnings growth has kept expected stock returns attractive, relative to bonds.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This is why smaller logistics companies are becoming an attractive alternative to legacy providers.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The therapist suggested that losing curiosity about a partner can sometimes make attention from someone outside the relationship particularly appealing.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Houmt Souk, Tunisia Djerba — the largest island in North Africa — offers an appealing alternative to the archaeological sites and desert landscapes elsewhere in Tunisia.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • In our conspiratorial age, the idea that there are fine, obscure relationships between seemingly disparate things is a thought seductive on the surface but oftentimes shallow underneath.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In a world where an internet search or an AI summary promises an instant answer, there is something seductive about an investigation that requires touching the evidence.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • Givenchy was also fascinating, as Marco de Vincenzo is forging a new language for accessories there.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The director’s deliberate obfuscation of Soulan’s immediate intentions — beyond his desire to keep the school open — make for a fascinating character study.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • With changing seasons, Autumn's foliage is an enchanting match for the resort’s large windows and suite patios– where all guests are completely surrounded by the changing colors of the season.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And Kikuchi, floating through the film on a wave of quiet emotion, creates in its final scene an enchanting portrait of joy.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enchanting

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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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