charisma
charisma
Definition
cha·risma (kə riz′mə)
noun pl. -·mata-mə tə
- Christian Theol. a divinely inspired gift, grace, or talent, as for prophesying, healing, etc.
- a special quality of leadership that captures the popular imagination and inspires allegiance and devotion
- a special charm or allure that inspires fascination or devotion the film star's charisma
Etymology: Gr(Ec), gift of God's grace < Gr, favor, grace < charizesthai, to show favor to < charis, grace, beauty, kindness < chairein, to rejoice at < IE base *ĝher-, to desire, like > yearn
charisma
Synonyms
charisma
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- leader: The powerful charisma of a leader becomes institutionalized over time.
- man: This was at Fred's suggestion and with the acclaim of all the players, and tells something of the charisma of the man.
Converse of object
- exude: Here he adopts the " Dev from Coronation Street " method of acting as a short hand for exuding academic charisma.
- ooze: They rip apart bands, they ooze charisma, they never age, because they never look back - only forward.
- lack: He is widely regarded as a competent soldier, but lacks charisma and is not popular with his men.
- have: You must have the charisma to lift morale with a smile.
- bring: Arnie brings a certain charisma to these types of roles which not alot of actors have.
- get: He said: " He's got this young charisma, but he's not a star just yet.
Adjective modifier
- undoubted: Making good use of Paul Newman's undoubted charisma, the film gives us a 'natural ' rebel.
- sheer: On the other hand, Jesus wins support through sheer charisma.
- natural: Because he has natural charisma, which I suppose he was born with.
- personal: I'll assume for now that you all have a unique selling point along with huge personal charisma!
- unique: Williams was an extraordinary person, a writer and thinker of unique charisma and complexity, whose life was rich and tumultuous.
- certain: Arnie brings a certain charisma to these types of roles which not alot of actors have.
Modifies a noun
- by-pass: IDS is the guy that has had a charisma by-pass, just like his buddy John Deadwood!
- bypass: No offense, but Has McCulloch had a charisma bypass?
- transplant: Compare to IDS, the guy with a charisma transplant!
Noun used with modifier
- stage: Their performances leap up in quality each time, merging Adam's stage charisma with David's guitar playing gusto.
- screen: It's a testament to the screen charisma of Kate Hudson that The Skeleton Key is half-way watchable.
- business: In my book Capturing Customers ' Hearts I identify 12 components that can build on the foundation of quality to give your business charisma.
charisma Quotes
Charisma without substance is a dangerous thing.
Browse dictionary entries near charisma
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