charismatic

adjective

ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik How to pronounce charismatic (audio)
Definition of charismaticnext
as in charming
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly

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Recent Examples of charismatic Ry then finds unexpected love with charismatic Spanish local Julian (played by Fernando Lindez). — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Whether by Curry’s charismatic nature or through a perfectionist drive to study, the late artist understood how to expand almost any creative assignment. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 And that all starts with Hawks themselves, a wonderfully charismatic hero who’s nearly impossible to dislike. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Struggling with grief and a fractured sense of reality, Ellie forms an unlikely bond with her charismatic roommate, Brenna Darby (Cowan). — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charismatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
  1. charming
  2. attractive
  3. appealing
  4. seductive
  5. fascinating
  6. enchanting
Adjective
  • The neighborhood Located on the Bodrum peninsula, Türkbükü is a charming seaside village, just 15 minutes away by car and out of earshot from Bodrum’s bustling centre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Among the house’s charming features were a wraparound porch, a custom library, and an attic converted into a bedroom for their daughter, Chelsea, who turned one year old during the Clinton family’s two-year residency at the house.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Those figures could make efficiency retrofits attractive as marine fuel costs and emissions requirements rise.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Clean windows bring more light into a home and make the view more appealing.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • South Korea created a system that catches things early, making a Seoul wellness trip highly appealing for international visitors.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • While well-known for a number of onscreen roles, including Wadsworth in Clue, Curry is most associated with playing the mad, seductive scientist in the 1975 Rocky Horror film.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Chocolate may have seductive ingredients like fat and sugar, but the chocolate bar doesn’t change its recipe based on who is eating it.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • These new findings are a fascinating reminder that species can have little in common and still be connected by convergent evolution.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Preventive medical checkups in Seoul made up less than 5% of the 2024 total, which makes a place like Magok a fascinating outlier.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • Frances is a young writer navigating the labyrinth of adulthood and her narration is close and touching, and to this author, entirely enchanting.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The enchanting look was fitting for a free-spirited witch lounging around her candlelit home sanctuary, as Kidman’s character Gillian might do.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of enchanting

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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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