charismatic

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˌkɛrɪzˈmætɪk/ UK /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
adj

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others

    The charismatic leader drew thousands to the square with a single speech.

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Synonyms
1 adj · exercising a compelling... magneticcompellingcaptivatingalluringcharminginspiringmesmerizing
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Word family
Derived forms charismatically
Related forms charismacharism

Etymology

From charisma + -tic, from Greek kharisma ('favor, divine gift'), from kharizesthai ('to show favor'), from kharis ('grace, favor').

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