charismatic
/ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [kɛrɪzmˈætɪk] /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [kɛrɪzmˈætɪk] /ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik ˌka-rəz-/ (ame, mw)
charismatic — adjective
- charismaticpositive
- more charismaticcomparative
- most charismaticsuperlative
1. having a natural personal appeal that makes other people listen, trust, or admir
having a natural personal appeal that makes other people listen, trust, or admire you
Owen became a charismatic coach who made shy players believe in themselves.
charismatic + leader who inspires confidence
Even in a noisy hall, Hiro sounded calm, charismatic, and easy to trust.
after linking verb: sounded charismatic
The startup hired Andres because clients found him charismatic on live video calls.
Tunde is charismatic enough to keep the whole room focused without notes.
Sivan's charismatic aunt turned a tense family dinner into laughter.
- charming
stresses pleasant social appeal more than strong influence over a group
- magnetic
stronger and more intense, suggesting that people are powerfully drawn in
- compelling
focuses on making people pay attention, sometimes with less warmth than charismatic
文法句型
charismatic + leader/speaker/performer
be charismatic enough to + verb
用法筆記
Most often describes speakers, leaders, teachers, or performers whose effect is felt by a group. It usually suggests warmth and influence together, not simply physical attractiveness.
常見錯誤
2. connected with Christian groups that emphasise spiritual gifts from God, such as
connected with Christian groups that emphasise spiritual gifts from God, such as healing or speaking in tongues
Dario joined a charismatic church after moving to the city for work.
charismatic + church
The documentary followed charismatic worship in Brazil, Nigeria, and Korea.
charismatic + worship
Hamza wrote his thesis on charismatic prayer meetings in modern London.
Many young adults found charismatic services warmer than the church services they knew.
The pastor came from a charismatic network that trained local healers.
- Pentecostal
often overlaps, but charismatic can include similar practices inside older churches too
- spirit-filled
a less formal label used within Christian communities for similar practices
文法句型
charismatic + church/movement/service
charismatic + worship/prayer
用法筆記
Usually modifies nouns such as church, worship, movement, service, or pastor. In this sense the word points to belief in spiritual gifts, not to a lively personality.
常見錯誤
charismatic — noun
1. someone whose presence and confidence make other people feel interested, excited
someone whose presence and confidence make other people feel interested, excited, or loyal
The party hoped a charismatic could unite older voters and new students.
a charismatic as a person who wins support
Our small theater needs a charismatic, not just another careful manager.
Producers spent months searching for a charismatic to host the history series.
In hard times, companies often promote a charismatic who calms nervous staff.
文法句型
a charismatic
charismatic + who-clause
用法筆記
Usually appears in journalism or commentary about politics, business, media, or religion. It names the person with unusual pull over others, not the quality itself.
常見錯誤
2. a Christian who seeks direct guidance from God and believes spiritual gifts are
a Christian who seeks direct guidance from God and believes spiritual gifts are active today
Several charismatics gathered in Taipei for a weekend of prayer and healing.
charismatics + gather for prayer and healing
The book explains why some charismatics speak in tongues during worship.
charismatics + speak in tongues
Vivek interviewed charismatics who met in homes instead of large churches.
Critics saw the movement as noisy, but many charismatics called it joyful.
- Pentecostal
an overlapping religious label, though not every charismatic belongs to a Pentecostal church
- believer
much broader; charismatic names a believer from a specific movement
文法句型
a charismatic
charismatics + verb
用法筆記
Used mainly in discussions of modern Christian movements. Distinguish from noun sense 1: this sense names a believer within the movement, not a naturally magnetic person.