CHARISMATIC


Meaning of CHARISMATIC in English

/ ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk; NAmE / adjective , noun

■ adjective

1.

having charisma :

a charismatic leader

OPP uncharismatic

2.

( of a Christian religious group ) believing in special gifts from God; worshipping in a very enthusiastic way

►  cha·ris·mat·ic·al·ly / -kli; NAmE / adverb

■ noun

(often Charismatic ) a charismatic Christian

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WORD ORIGIN

late 19th cent.: from Greek kharisma , kharismat- charisma + -ic .

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.