Transcription
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- [kuh-riz-muh]
- /kəˈrɪz mə/
- /kəˈrɪz.mə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-riz-muh]
- /kəˈrɪz mə/
Definitions of charisma word
- uncountable noun charisma You say that someone has charisma when they can attract, influence, and inspire people by their personal qualities. 3
- noun charisma a special personal quality or power of an individual making him or her capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people 3
- noun charisma a quality inherent in a thing which inspires great enthusiasm and devotion 3
- noun charisma a divinely bestowed power or talent 3
- noun charisma a divinely inspired gift, grace, or talent, as for prophesying, healing, etc. 3
- noun charisma a special quality of leadership that captures the popular imagination and inspires allegiance and devotion 3
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Origin of charisma
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Late Latin < Greek, equivalent to char- (base of cháris favor, charízesthai to favor; akin to yearn, exhort) + -isma -ism
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Parts of speech for Charisma
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
charisma popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
charisma usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for charisma
noun charisma
- glamour — the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks.
- magnetism — the properties of attraction possessed by magnets; the molecular properties common to magnets.
- allure — to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract
- pizzazz — energy; vitality; vigor.
- dazzle — If someone or something dazzles you, you are extremely impressed by their skill, qualities, or beauty.
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