Definition:
having great charm or appeal
Example:
"Peter O'Toole, the charismatic, devil-may-care film actor who brought charm, wit and intelligence to the roles he played on the screen, as well as to his daily persona and often dissolute public life..." — Robert Simonson, Playbill.com, December 15, 2013
About the Word:
Charismatic has a religious meaning as well. As a noun, "charismatic" refers to a member of a group or movement that stresses the seeking of direct divine inspiration and charisms. A charism is an extraordinary power (e.g. healing) given to a Christian by the Holy Spirit for the good of the church. Charismatic healing is often called "faith healing."
The secular and religious senses of charismatic both come from the Greek charis, meaning "grace."
