Charisma

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˈɹɪzmÉ™/

Origin

From Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma, "grace, favour, gift"), from χαρίζομαι (kharízomai, "I show favor"), from χάρις (kháris, "grace"), from χαίρω (khaírō, "I am happy").

Full definition of charisma

Noun

1. Personal charm or magnetism
2. (Christianity) An extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
3. The ability to influence without the use of logic.

Synonyms

• charm, spell

Anagrams

• archaism
• machairs