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