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 Marsocci acknowledged industry-wide questioning about the future of the brand without its famous, charismatic and exacting founder. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 The company went public in 2019 during the special-purpose acquisition company boom, boosted by its association with the charismatic Branson, who rang the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell on the company’s trading debut. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Mello will play Leonardo, a charismatic business titan who has a long and complicated history with Ascent Ventures. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 From a charismatic Formula 1 racing legend to a brilliant but flawed soccer god to a troubled, tragic singer, Academy Award-winning docmaker Asif Kapadia has made a career out of telling the stories of larger-than-life figures. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 23 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
  • Robertson and Sepulveda play two friends who travel to a remote Italian village to settle a family estate, where their trip spirals into a deadly game of deception at the hands of a charming hunter with a terrifying secret (Armitage).
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The hair was much less polished, but all the more charming and elegant for it.
    — María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • With shares well above their October lows, Cramer cautioned that further gains will depend on sustained execution rather than an attractive valuation alone.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Incorporating open shelves in the kitchen helped maximize storage while enabling the designer to showcase more of the home’s attractive chink log siding.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The Max2 is an appealing option for content creators who want to take advantage of the creative possibilities of a 360-degree video camera, as well as surfers, snowboarders, motorcyclists, and others who want to get the whole world in the shot.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But what makes this jewelry trend especially appealing is the opportunity to make it entirely your own.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • The answer lay in Bridget Jones, which reimagines Wickham as the seductive Daniel Cleaver—Bridget’s bad news boss.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The rising Slovak star made an impression, leading a troupe of dancers for a seductive performance with all the hallmarks of a wild night down at the Moulin Rouge.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • This fascinating riff on a cyber-noir ghost story is set in 3025, where the dead can be resurrected as holographic specters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • What's fascinating, though, is how reading culture appears to have developed in step with the geographical and economical growth of the city.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • As Tchaikovsky’s familiar score swells in the historic Lyric Opera House, Marie and the Nutcracker Prince float through the enchanting fairgrounds of Chicago’s famed 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • When Yves Saint Laurent set up a home in Marrakech in the late 1960s, his enchanting lifestyle offered the world a rare glimpse into the world of Moroccan interiors.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of enchanting

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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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