🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

charismatique

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ka.ʁiz.ma.tik/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Charismatic/ˌkær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk/
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il est un leader charismatique qui sait motiver son équipe."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others.

    "The charismatic leader managed to unite the entire community behind the ambitious project."
  2. 2

    Relating to or denoting a Christian movement emphasizing spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues and healing.

    "She attends a charismatic church that incorporates vibrant, expressive worship services."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'kharisma', meaning 'favor' or 'divine gift', stemming from 'kharis' (grace). It entered theological discourse in the mid-20th century regarding spiritual gifts, and later broadened in secular usage to describe individuals exercising a compelling, magnetic charm.

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