charisma

 
Pronunciation: /kəˈrɪzmə/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others: he has tremendous charisma and stage presence
  • 2 (plural charismata /kəˈrɪzmətə/) a divinely conferred power or talent.

Origin:

mid 17th century (in charisma (sense 2)): via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek kharisma, from kharis 'favour, grace'