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charismatic

/ˈkɛrəzˌmædɪk/
/kærɪzˈmætɪk/
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Other forms: charismatically

If all kinds of people are attracted to you, you are charismatic. Most great leaders in history have been charismatic, like John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

People who have powerful personalities that attract and fascinate other people are charismatic. Charismatic people are popular and beloved: they are full of charm and magnetism. Being charismatic is the opposite of being boring or dull. Often, the term is applied to people in politics, or to religious leaders, but there are charismatic people everywhere.

Definitions of charismatic
  1. adjective
    possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
    “a charismatic leader”
    synonyms: magnetic
    attractive
    pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkɛrəzˌmædɪk/
UK
/kærɪzˈmætɪk/
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