charisma
2 synonyms for charisma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A compelling personal charm or magnetism that draws people in and inspires devotion or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use charisma
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
natural charisma
exude charisma
lack of charisma
Etymology
From Ancient Greek kharisma ("grace, favour, gift"), from kharis ("grace"). Its modern meaning of magnetic personal appeal spread widely after sociologist Max Weber used it to describe a rare quality in certain leaders.
Full origin of charisma →Frequently asked questions
What does “charisma” mean?
The word “charisma” means a compelling personal charm or magnetism that draws people in and inspires devotion or enthusiasm. In plain terms, a magnetic, likeable quality some people have that makes others want to follow or listen to them.
How do you pronounce “charisma”?
“Charisma” is pronounced kuh-RIHZ-muh (/kəˈɹɪzmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “charisma” in a sentence?
Here is “charisma” used in a sentence: “The candidate's charisma won over even skeptical voters.”
What is another word for “charisma”?
Words with a similar meaning to “charisma” include charm and spell.
What part of speech is “charisma”?
“Charisma” is a noun.
Where does the word “charisma” come from?
The word “charisma” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek kharisma ("grace, favour, gift"), from kharis ("grace"). Its modern meaning of magnetic personal appeal spread widely after sociologist Max Weber used it to describe a rare quality in certain leaders.
Is “charisma” a common word?
“Charisma” is an uncommon word in modern English.
