of, having, or characteristic of charisma: His military successes go hand in hand with his charismatic leadership.
(of a species, especially an endangered one) prone to popular appeal and widespread attention: The giant panda and humpback whale are among the charismatic megafauna that attract donors who contribute to environmental causes.
relating to, characterizing, or noting Christians of various denominations who seek an ecstatic religious experience, sometimes including speaking in tongues and instantaneous healing.
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a Christian who seeks an ecstatic religious experience: For most charismatics, theology is inseparable from the Bible.
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Origin of charismatic
First recorded in 1865–70; from Greek charismat-, stem of chárisma “grace, favor” + -ic English adjective suffix; see origin at charisma, -ic
Chávez, a high-ranking military officer, was charismatic and popular.
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Like Son, he’s a charismatic leader espousing a long-term vision of where technology is headed.
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For many Cuban Americans, that one side is a charismatic immigrant preaching with the zeal of a convert.
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According to longtime Democratic fundraiser Sally Susman, “a very compelling and charismatic female candidate” can encourage women donors to expand their own political clout.
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A different sort of charismatic leadership has proven far more effective, with women leaders shining.
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He was also a charismatic, telegenic speaker with a face improved by plastic surgery several years earlier.
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Some imagine Senator Elizabeth Warren as the charismatic leader of a progressive version of the “tea party.”
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The charismatic bearded revolucionario dressed in a dark olive uniform promised to restore order and hold elections.
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This band is different from the rock groups that go in for charismatic lighting and sing of love and/or sex.
Clearly, Rampal is a charismatic leader who has used his power in weird, possibly criminal ways.
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I refer particularly to the charismatic organization and government of the church.
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Paul had in Corinth, contemporaneously with his description of the charismatic state of the church there, to denounce sad abuses.
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