charismatic

adj, noun — 4 senses

charismatic

adjalso spelled Charismatic

UK /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ · US /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/

Etymology From Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma, “grace, favour, gift”) + -ic.

1

Of, related to, or having charisma: having a form of compelling charm which inspires devotion in others due to their strength of character and being full of personality; charming, fascinating, magnetic.

2

Of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.

Derived terms
charismatically, charismatic megafauna, neo-charismatic, noncharismatic, uncharismatic

charismatic

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma, “grace, favour, gift”) + -ic.

1

A member of the Charismatic Movement.

  • At a time when mainline denominations are engaged in massive closures of small rural churches, independent charismatics are strategically helping to rechurch rural Canada.2010, Steven M. Studebaker, Pentecostalism and Globalization:

Charismatic

noun
1

A member of the Charismatic Movement.

Derived terms
neo-Charismatic

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