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charisma

cha·ris·ma

charisma

 
 
pronunciation:
k rIz m
part of speech: noun
inflections: charismata
definition 1: an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion.
His charisma inspired his followers to amazing self-sacrifices.They say his charisma was a large factor in his winning the election.
similar words:
magic, magnetism
definition 2: in theology, an ability miraculously conferred by the divine spirit.