Word meaning
charisma
noun · kuh-RIZ-muh
What does charisma mean?
Charisma means compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Charisma in a sentence
“The coach's charisma made players want to run through walls for her.”
Synonyms for charisma
- charm
- magnetism
- presence
Where does charisma come from?
From Greek kharisma, "gift of grace."
How to remember charisma
- Say it out loud a few times: kuh-RIZ-muh.
- Write one sentence of your own using charisma, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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