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charismatic

The definition of charismatic is someone or something with a compelling and charming personality or traits that are attractive and alluring to others.

(adjective)

An example of a charismatic person is someone who everyone likes and wants to be around because of his compelling personality.

See charismatic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, having, or resulting from charisma
designating or of any of various religious groups or movements that stress direct divine inspiration, manifested as inglossolalia or healing powers

noun

a member of a charismatic group or movement
a person who supposedly has some divinely inspired power, as the ability to prophesy

See charismatic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or characterized by charisma: “the warmth of a naturally charismatic leader” (Joyce Carol Oates).
Of, relating to, or being a type of Christianity that emphasizes personal religious experience and divinely inspired powers, as of healing, prophecy, and the gift of tongues.

noun

A member of a Christian charismatic group or movement.

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