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charisma noun [ kəˈrɪzmə ]

• compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
• "he has tremendous charisma and stage presence"
Similar: charm, presence, aura, personality, force of personality, strength of character, individuality, magnetism, animal magnetism, drawing power, attractiveness, appeal, allure, pull, magic, spell, mystique, glamour,
• a divinely conferred power or talent.
Origin: mid 17th century (in charisma (sense 2)): via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek kharisma, from kharis ‘favour, grace’.


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