charisma

noun

cha·ris·ma kə-ˈriz-mə How to pronounce charisma (audio)

: a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)

His success was largely due to his charisma.

: a special magnetic charm or appeal

the charisma of a popular actor

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The Greek word charisma means "favor" or "gift." It comes from the verb charizesthai ("to favor"), which in turn comes from the noun charis, meaning "grace." In English, charisma was originally used in Christian contexts to refer to a gift or power bestowed upon an individual by the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church—a sense that is now very rare. These days, we use the word to refer to social, rather than divine, grace. For instance, a leader with charisma may easily gain popular support, and a job applicant with charisma may shine in an interview.

Example Sentences

The candidate was lacking in charisma. His success is largely due to his charisma.

Recent Examples on the Web More often than not, this guru gives them a convenient scapegoat for their problems, telling them that the issue isn’t their lack of looks or money or empathy or talent or charisma, but women and/or minority groups and/or the liberal media.

Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2022 Friday night’s set proved Decker has the two things needed for success: natural musical talent and contagious onstage charisma.

Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2022 Talent, charisma, business acumen and market conditions must align just right.

Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Regular Guy hero blessed with his movie-star charisma (and an explanatory Trump Pass), or by picking apart the guy's red-state flaws from a blue-state perspective.

Jesse Hassenger, The Week, 28 July 2021 Known for her natural onscreen charisma (and that signature frown), Pugh is one of the best actresses working today.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022 But Olyphant’s radiating charisma and ease at playing a Wild West gunslinger are on full display in both the cold open and the later showdown with Cad.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2022 So many elements of Jean’s natural charisma translated into Deborah’s stage performance.

Scott Huver, Variety, 14 Aug. 2022 Regarded by some of his colleagues as a turgid, finger-wagging figure of limited charisma, Zawahiri saw his relevance in the firmament of global Islamist radicalism fade during the past decade.

Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	charisma
释义	charisma noun cha·ris·ma kə-ˈriz-mə 1 : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) His success was largely due to his charisma. 2 : a special magnetic charm or appeal the charisma of a popular actor Did you know? The Greek word charisma means "favor" or "gift." It comes from the verb charizesthai ("to favor"), which in turn comes from the noun charis, meaning "grace." In English, charisma was originally used in Christian contexts to refer to a gift or power bestowed upon an individual by the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church—a sense that is now very rare. These days, we use the word to refer to social, rather than divine, grace. For instance, a leader with charisma may easily gain popular support, and a job applicant with charisma may shine in an interview. Synonyms allure animal magnetism appeal attractiveness captivation charm duende enchantment fascination force field glamour glamor magic magnetism oomph pizzazz pizazz seductiveness witchery See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The candidate was lacking in charisma. His success is largely due to his charisma. Recent Examples on the Web More often than not, this guru gives them a convenient scapegoat for their problems, telling them that the issue isn’t their lack of looks or money or empathy or talent or charisma, but women and/or minority groups and/or the liberal media. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2022 Friday night’s set proved Decker has the two things needed for success: natural musical talent and contagious onstage charisma. Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2022 Talent, charisma, business acumen and market conditions must align just right. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Regular Guy hero blessed with his movie-star charisma (and an explanatory Trump Pass), or by picking apart the guy's red-state flaws from a blue-state perspective. Jesse Hassenger, The Week, 28 July 2021 Known for her natural onscreen charisma (and that signature frown), Pugh is one of the best actresses working today. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022 But Olyphant’s radiating charisma and ease at playing a Wild West gunslinger are on full display in both the cold open and the later showdown with Cad. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2022 So many elements of Jean’s natural charisma translated into Deborah’s stage performance. Scott Huver, Variety, 14 Aug. 2022 Regarded by some of his colleagues as a turgid, finger-wagging figure of limited charisma, Zawahiri saw his relevance in the firmament of global Islamist radicalism fade during the past decade. Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Greek, favor, gift, from charizesthai to favor, from charis grace; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn First Known Use 1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1 charisma noun as in charm the power of irresistible attraction a movie star with great charisma Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance charm attractiveness appeal fascination glamour attraction magnetism sweetness seductiveness pizzazz allure magic oomph pizazz glamor captivation enchantment force field witchery animal magnetism seduction duende desirability desirableness delightfulness lure agreeableness niceness allurement pleasantness sex appeal pleasingness call darlingness Antonyms & Near Antonyms repulsion repulsiveness disagreeableness unpleasantness offensiveness obnoxiousness distastefulness See More
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