Definition of
Charisma
- (noun, attribute) a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
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Synonyms of Charisma
Alternate forms of Charisma
Derivations: charismatic
Hypernyms: attractiveness, interest, interestingness
Origin of the word Charisma
- c.1930, from Ger., used by Max Weber (1864-1920) in "Wirtschaft u. Gesellschaft" (1922) for "gift or power of leadership or authority," from Gk. kharisma "favor, divine gift," from kharizesthai "to show favor to," from charis "grace, beauty, kindness," related to chairein "to rejoice at," from PIE base *gher- "to desire, like." More mun… more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper
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