charismatic
pronunciation
How to pronounce charismatic in British English:
UK [ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk]
How to pronounce charismatic in American English:
US [ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk]
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- Adjective:
- possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
Word Origin
- charismatic (adj.)
- 1851, in Bible commentary and theology, in reference to the operation of the Holy Spirit and prophetic ecstasy in the early Church (from the use of Greek kharismata in Rom. xii), from Latin stem of charisma + -ic. As a movement in modern Christian churches which believes in divine gifts of healing, etc., attested by 1936, reflecting the older sense of charisma.
Example
- 1. Posters from the election last year show him endorsing his less charismatic successor , dilma rousseff .
- 2. Whoever is the republican candidate has to run against the very disciplined , intelligent , well-prepared , charismatic president .
- 3. The author of their twitter account is charismatic and his commitment to customer service has drawn a lot of attention to his business .
- 4. Mr mack was the investment banker 's investment banker : a charismatic former bond salesman driven by instinct as well as analysis .
- 5. At the battle of tippecanoe in 1811 , his troops killed the powerful , charismatic native american leader , tecumseh .