charisma
Theology. a divinely conferred gift or power.
a spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people.
the special virtue of an office, function, position, etc., that confers or is thought to confer on the person holding it an unusual ability for leadership, worthiness of veneration, or the like.
Origin of charisma
1- Also char·ism [kar-iz-uhm]. /ˈkær ɪz əm/.
Other words for charisma
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How to use charisma in a sentence
It will be noticed also that other Charismata are here introduced, whilst "discerning of spirits" is omitted.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) | Walter Richard CasselsDo we not get an instructive insight into the nature of the other Charismata from this suggestive fact?
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) | Walter Richard Cassels
British Dictionary definitions for charisma
charism (ˈkærɪzəm)
/ (kəˈrɪzmə) /
a special personal quality or power of an individual making him capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people
a quality inherent in a thing which inspires great enthusiasm and devotion
Christianity a divinely bestowed power or talent
Origin of charisma
1Derived forms of charisma
- charismatic (ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk), adjective
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Cultural definitions for charisma
[ (kuh-riz-muh) ]
Extraordinary power and appeal of personality; natural ability to inspire a large following.
Notes for charisma
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