Charismatic

Charismatic
Charismatic Char`is*mat"ic, a. Of or pertaining to a charism. [1913 Webster]

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  • charismatic — charismátic adj. m., pl. charismátici; f. sg. charismátică, pl. charismátice Trimis de siveco, 07.03.2006. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic  CHARISMÁTIC, Ă, charismátici, e, adj. v. carismatic …   Dicționar Român

  • charismatic — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having charisma. 2) relating to a movement within certain Christian Churches that emphasizes the inspirational power of the Holy Spirit. ► NOUN ▪ an adherent of the charismatic movement. DERIVATIVES charismatically adverb …   English terms dictionary

  • charismatic — [kar΄iz mat′ik] adj. 1. of, having, or resulting from charisma 2. designating or of any of various religious groups or movements that stress direct divine inspiration, manifested as inglossolalia or healing powers n. 1. a member of a charismatic… …   English World dictionary

  • charismatic — (adj.) 1882, from CHARISMA (Cf. charisma) + IC (Cf. ic). As a movement in Christian churches which believes in divine gifts of healing, etc., attested by 1936, reflecting the older sense of charisma …   Etymology dictionary

  • charismatic — [adj] charming alluring, appealing, hypnotic, larger than life*, magnetic, mesmerizing, poised; concepts 529,537 …   New thesaurus

  • charismatic — I. adjective Etymology: charisma Date: circa 1868 1. of, relating to, or constituting charisma or charism < charismatic gifts > 2. having, exhibiting, or based on charisma or charism < charismatic sects > < a charismatic leader > II …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • charismatic — [[t]kæ̱rɪzmæ̱tɪk[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A charismatic person attracts, influences, and inspires people by their personal qualities. With her striking looks and charismatic personality, she was noticed far and wide. Syn: magnetic 2) ADJ:… …   English dictionary

  • charismatic — char|is|mat|ic [ˌkærızˈmætık] adj 1.) having charisma ▪ Martin Luther King was a very charismatic speaker. 2.) charismatic church/movement groups of Christians who believe that God can give them special abilities, for example the ability to cure… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • charismatic — char|is|mat|ic [ ,kerız mætık ] adjective 1. ) a charismatic person has a strong personal quality that makes other people like them and be attracted to them: What the party needs is a more charismatic leader. 2. ) relating to a group of… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • charismatic — adjective 1》 having charisma. 2》 relating to the charismatic movement.     ↘(of a power or talent) divinely conferred. noun an adherent of the charismatic movement. ↘a person who claims divine inspiration. Derivatives charismatically adverb …   English new terms dictionary

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