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   charismatic

   /ˌkarɪzˈmatɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others: "he was a charismatic figure with great appeal to the public"
   • 2. relating to the charismatic movement in the Christian Church.
   • ▪ (of a power or talent) divinely conferred: "charismatic prophecy"

   noun

   • 1. an adherent of the charismatic movement.
   • ▪ a person who claims divine inspiration.

   Word Origin late 19th century: from Greek kharisma, kharismat- ‘charisma’, + -ic.

   Derivatives

   • 1. charismatically adverb

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