noun
charisma
kuh-RIHZ-muh
noun
1
A compelling personal charm or magnetism that draws people in and inspires devotion or enthusiasm.
"The candidate's charisma won over even skeptical voters."
"He lacked experience, but his charisma made up for it on stage."
How to Use Charisma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA magnetic, likeable quality some people have that makes others want to follow or listen to them.
Common pairings
natural charisma
exude charisma
lack of charisma
Word Forms
charismas plural, charismata plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek kharisma ("grace, favour, gift"), from kharis ("grace"). Its modern meaning of magnetic personal appeal spread widely after sociologist Max Weber used it to describe a rare quality in certain leaders.