charismatic

/ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [kɛrɪzmˈætɪk] /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [kɛrɪzmˈætɪk] /ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik ˌka-rəz-/ (ame, mw)

charismatic — 形容詞

  • charismaticpositive
  • more charismaticcomparative
  • most charismaticsuperlative

1. having a natural personal appeal that makes other people listen, trust, or admir

1.形容詞C1
釋義

有魅力的

自然吸引並影響他人的

having a natural personal appeal that makes other people listen, trust, or admire you

例句

Owen became a charismatic coach who made shy players believe in themselves.

Owen 後來成了很有魅力的教練，讓害羞的球員也相信自己。

charismatic + leader who inspires confidence

Even in a noisy hall, Hiro sounded calm, charismatic, and easy to trust.

即使在吵雜的大廳裡，Hiro 仍顯得沉著、有魅力，而且讓人容易信任。

after linking verb: sounded charismatic

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • dull

    not interesting enough to hold other people's attention

  • awkward

    lacking social ease or natural confidence with others

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

❌The jacket is charismatic.
✅The jacket is stylish.
💡'charismatic' usually describes a person's presence or the way someone leads or speaks, not an ordinary object.
❌She has a very charismatic.
✅She is very charismatic.
💡use the adjective for the person; the noun for the quality is 'charisma'.

2. connected with Christian groups that emphasise spiritual gifts from God, such as

2.形容詞C2
釋義

神恩派的

屬強調聖靈恩賜的基督教派

connected with Christian groups that emphasise spiritual gifts from God, such as healing or speaking in tongues

例句

Dario joined a charismatic church after moving to the city for work.

Dario 搬到城裡工作後，加入了一間神恩派的教會。

charismatic + church

The documentary followed charismatic worship in Brazil, Nigeria, and Korea.

那部紀錄片追蹤了巴西、奈及利亞和韓國的神恩派敬拜。

charismatic + worship

同義詞
  • 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

❌The service was charismatic because the preacher was charming.
✅The service was charismatic because it focused on spiritual gifts.
💡here the word is about religious belief and practice, not personal style.

charismatic — 名詞