Charisma

Pronunciation: /kəˈrɪz.mə/

Definitions of charisma

noun a compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others

Example Sentences

A1 She has a lot of charisma and always makes people feel comfortable.

A2 His charisma is what attracts people to him and makes them want to listen to what he has to say.

B1 The politician's charisma helped him win over the crowd during his speech.

B2 The actor's charisma on screen is undeniable, drawing audiences in with every performance.

C1 The CEO's charisma and leadership skills have helped the company achieve great success.

C2 Her natural charisma and charm make her a standout in any social setting.

Examples of charisma in a Sentence

formal The politician's charisma allowed him to easily connect with voters.

informal She has such charisma, everyone is drawn to her when she enters a room.

slang That guy's got mad charisma, he could sell ice to an Eskimo.

figurative Her charisma was like a magnet, pulling people towards her with ease.

Grammatical Forms of charisma

• past tense: charismaed
• plural: charismas
• comparative: more charismatic
• superlative: most charismatic
• present tense: charismas
• future tense: will charisma
• perfect tense: has charismad
• continuous tense: is charming
• singular: charisma
• positive degree: charismatic
• infinitive: to charisma
• gerund: charismaing
• participle: charismaed

Origin and Evolution of charisma

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'charisma' originates from the Greek word 'kharisma', meaning 'divine gift' or 'favor'. It is derived from the Greek word 'kharizesthai', which means 'to favor' or 'grace'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to divine favor or gift, the meaning of 'charisma' has evolved over time to refer to a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion in others.