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cha·ris·ma

(kə-rĭz′mə)

n. pl. cha·ris·ma·ta (-mə-tə)

a. A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.

b. Personal magnetism or charm: a television news program famed for the charisma of its anchors.

2. also char·ism (kăr′ĭz′əm) Christianity An extraordinary power, such as the ability to perform miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit.

[Greek kharisma, divine favor, from kharizesthai, to favor, from kharis, favor; see gher- in Indo-European roots.]

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charisma

(kəˈrɪzmə) or

charism

1. a special personal quality or power of an individual making him or her capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people

2. a quality inherent in a thing which inspires great enthusiasm and devotion

3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity a divinely bestowed power or talent

[C17: from Church Latin, from Greek kharisma, from kharis grace, favour]

charismatic adj

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cha•ris•ma

(kəˈrɪz mə)

n., pl. -ma•ta (-mə tə)

1. a special quality conferring extraordinary powers of leadership and the ability to inspire veneration.

2. a personal magnetism that enables an individual to attract or influence people.

3. Also, char•ism (ˈkær ɪz əm) a divinely conferred gift or power.

[1635–45; < Late Latin < Greek, n. derivative of charízesthai to favor, derivative of cháris favor, grace; see -ism]

charisma

A term introduced by Max Weber to describe an ability to lead and inspire through force of personality and without the aid of material incentives, coercion, or the authority of office.

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Noun

charisma - a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others

personal appeal, personal magnetism

attractiveness - sexual allure

interestingness, interest - the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); "they said nothing of great interest"; "primary colors can add interest to a room"

charisma

noun charm, appeal, personality, attraction, lure, allure, magnetism, force of personality He does not have the charisma to inspire people.

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charisma

noun

The power or quality of attracting:

allure, allurement, appeal, attraction, attractiveness, call, charm, draw, enchantment, enticement, fascination, glamour, lure, magnetism, witchery.

Informal: pull.

Translations

karizma

charisma

[kæˈrɪzmə] N → carisma m

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charisma

[kəˈrɪzmə] n → charisme m

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charisma

n → Charisma nt

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charisma

[kəˈrɪzmə] n → carisma m

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