charismatic
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ɪzˈmæt adjective
1.
of, having, or characteristic of charisma.
2.
characterizing Christians of various denominations who seek an ecstatic religious experience, sometimes including speaking in tongues and instantaneous healing.
noun
3.
a Christian who emphasizes such a religious experience.
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charisma or charism (kəˈrɪzmə, ˈkærɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a special personal quality or power of an individual making him capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people |
| 2. | a quality inherent in a thing which inspires great enthusiasm and devotion |
| 3. | Christianity a divinely bestowed power or talent |
| [C17: from Church Latin, from Greek kharisma, from kharis grace, favour] | |
| charism or charism | |
| —n | |
| [C17: from Church Latin, from Greek kharisma, from kharis grace, favour] | |
| charismatic or charism | |
| —adj | |
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Charismatic
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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Word Origin & History
charismatic
1882, from charisma. As a movement in Christian churches which believes in divine gifts of healing, etc., attested from 1936, reflecting the older sense of charisma (which was in Eng. as charism, pl. charismata, since c.1641).
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Tigers and are magnificent creatures: big, powerful, and charismatic.
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Intelligent and playful, river dolphins are charismatic animals.
It is also a culturally important and charismatic species.
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