Definition of "charisma" []

• A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm. (noun)
• Personal magnetism or charm: a television news program famed for the charisma of its anchors. (noun)
• Christianity An extraordinary power, such as the ability to perform miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "There is no denying that he has what they call charisma."
• "He deserves support because his charisma is a big asset to the game."
• "With an 80 percent approval rating after eight years in office, the bearded, roly-poly former union leader who oozes charisma is everywhere, virtually assuring victory for his handpicked successor, Dilma Rousseff."