charisma

See also: Charisma

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χᾰ́ρῐσμᾰ (khárisma, grace, favour, gift), from χᾰρῐ́ζομαι (kharízomai, I show favor), from χᾰ́ρῐς (kháris, grace), from χαίρω (khaírō, I am happy).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈɹɪzmə/

Noun

charisma (usually uncountable, plural charismas or charismata)

  1. Personal charm or magnetism
  2. (Christianity) An extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  3. The ability to influence without the use of logic.

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