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charisma Definition

cha·risma (kə riz′mə)

noun pl. -·mata-mə tə

  1. Christian Theol. a divinely inspired gift, grace, or talent, as for prophesying, healing, etc.
  2. a special quality of leadership that captures the popular imagination and inspires allegiance and devotion
  3. 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

n.

allure, charm, magnetism, mystique; see appeal 3.

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.

—Campbell, Kim originally Avril Phaedra Campbell