Charismatic
/ˌkær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk/noun
Having a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion or enthusiasm.
Did you know?Charismatic ultimately comes from Greek khárisma, “a favor” or “gift of grace,” a sacred term that later became tied to spiritual power and inspired authority.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gher-
“to desire, like, or favor”
Ancient Greek
Greek
kharízesthai
“to show favor, grant, bestow as a gift”
Ancient Greek
Greek
khárisma
“a favor, free gift, or grace”
Late Latin
Latin
charisma
“gift of grace, divine favor”
16th Century
English
charisme
“spiritual gift or grace”
20th Century
English
charismatic
“possessing compelling charm or spiritual gift”