charismatic

charismatic
/kar'iz mat"ik/, adj.
1. of, having, or characteristic of charisma.
2. characterizing Christians of various denominations who seek an ecstatic religious experience, sometimes including speaking in tongues and instantaneous healing.
n.
3. a Christian who emphasizes such a religious experience.
[1865-70; < Gk charismat-, s. of chárisma CHARISMA + -IC]

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