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charism

charism

1 8.2
A personal charm that makes people feel loyal and excited
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛrɪzəm/
translation icon : carisma
  • The speaker had a remarkable charism that made the audience feel engaged and inspired.

There was something about that, that charism of poverty that he thought was attractive.

Examples

  • There was something about that, that charism of poverty that he thought was attractive.

  • So we, we don't know, you know, if he actually was, you know, apparently he had a charism for for giving advice to people that really fit their their station well.

  • Actually, however, only those who have a function for the service of others have a charism.

    Academic text (1992)
  • However, in spite of some limitations and softness, the opposition between charism and office remained deep in these scholars.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Charisms were services granted to every believer, but no one could claim permanent possession since charismas were regarded as actions of the Spirit.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Her natural charism drew people to her, inspiring them to join her cause.

  • Many leaders possess a unique charism that helps them gather loyal followers.

Synonyms

charm
vscharism
254 1.7

A pleasant quality that makes people like a person or place

leans more toward inspiring devotion and enthusiasm than simple pleasing
appeal
vscharism
188 2.6

A quality that makes something attractive to many people

is specifically about inspiring devotion and enthusiasm in other people
charisma
vscharism
58 5.1

A strong charm that makes people like and trust someone

is an alternative form of the same term with identical meaning
allure
vscharism
35 5.6

A strong charm that attracts people like beauty or mystery

tends to inspire devotion and enthusiasm not only strong physical attraction
mystique
vscharism
32 7.2

A quality that makes a person or thing seem mysterious and attractive

relies on personal warmth that inspires devotion rather than mysterious glamour
animal magnetism
vscharism
4 6.8

A natural charm that makes other people like and notice someone

is about inspiring devotion and enthusiasm rather than merely natural attraction
personal appeal
vscharism
1 3.7

A natural charm that makes people like someone

focuses on inspiring devotion and strong enthusiasm rather than general influence
1 2.5

A friendly, attractive way of behaving that makes people like you

is about inspiring devotion and enthusiasm rather than mere pleasant manner
personal magnetism
vscharism
1 5.8

A strong attractive quality that makes people like and follow someone

aims more at inspiring devotion and lasting enthusiasm than simple attraction
irresistibleness
vscharism
7.8

A quality that makes people want something so much they cannot say no

has emotional pull that inspires devotion rather than just overwhelming attraction
winsomeness
vscharism
8.0

A charming, innocent quality that makes someone seem friendly

is aimed at inspiring strong devotion and enthusiasm rather than innocent attractiveness

Antonyms

3 6.2

A strong feeling of dislike and disgust

How Charismatic

charism
1 8.2
charm
254 1.7
appeal
188 2.6

Surface Forms

charism singular
charisms plural

Etymology

Charism comes from the Greek root charis, which means 'grace' or a 'gift'. Think of charisma — someone with charism has a natural 'gift' that makes others admire and follow them, so they inspire loyalty.