charismatic
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a natural ability to attract and influence other people through your personality.
adj.possessing a compelling charm or magnetism that inspires devotion or fascination in others.
Simple“The charismatic leader spoke for an hour, and the crowd listened to every word.”
In context“Despite his lack of formal experience, his charismatic presence during the interview convinced the board that he could lead the department through the merger.”
Antonymsuninspiringdull - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.related to a type of Christianity that focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit.
adj.relating to or denoting a form of Christianity that emphasises the role of the Holy Spirit and the manifestation of spiritual gifts.
Simple“They attend a charismatic church where the services are very lively and emotional.”
In context“The charismatic movement has seen significant growth in South America, influencing traditional liturgical practices across various denominations.”
UsageOften capitalized in religious contexts.
Synonymspentecostal - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a person who belongs to a charismatic Christian group.
n.an adherent of the Charismatic Movement within Christianity.
Simple“As a charismatic, she believes that spiritual healing is a vital part of her faith.”
In context“The conference brought together charismatics from various backgrounds to discuss the evolution of modern worship music.”
UsageUsually refers to a member of a specific religious movement.
Teacher's tipThis noun form is much less common than the adjective and is almost exclusively used within religious studies or communities.
Synonymsbelieveradherent
From Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma, “grace, favour, gift”) + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.