Charismatic

//ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the Charismatic Movement.

    "At a time when mainline denominations are engaged in massive closures of small rural churches, independent charismatics are strategically helping to rechurch rural Canada."

  2. 2
    A member of the Charismatic Movement.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, related to, or having charisma: having a form of compelling charm which inspires devotion in others due to their strength of character and being full of personality; charming, fascinating, magnetic.
  2. 2
    Of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.
Adjective
  1. 1
    possessing an extraordinary ability to attract wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
attractivealluringappealingappetizingauthoritativebeguiling

Example

More examples

"He's so cool that we all think he's charismatic."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma, “grace, favour, gift”) + -ic.

Related phrases

charismatic megafaunaneo-Charismaticneo-charismaticcharismatic movementholy spirit

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