charismatic

• Charismatic (adjective, noun)

From Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma, “grace, favour, gift”) + -ic.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/

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• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/

charismatic (comparative more charismatic, superlative most charismatic)

1. Of, related to, or having charisma: having a form of compelling charm which inspires devotion in others due to their strength of character and being full of personality; charming, fascinating, magnetic
2. Of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.

charismatic (plural charismatics)

1. A member of the Charismatic Movement.
   • 2010, Steven M. Studebaker, Pentecostalism and Globalization:

     At a time when mainline denominations are engaged in massive closures of small rural churches, independent charismatics are strategically helping to rechurch rural Canada.

Borrowed from French charismatique. Equivalent to charismă +‎ -atic.

charismatic m or n (feminine singular charismatică, masculine plural charismatici, feminine and neuter plural charismatice)

1. charismatic