Charm vs. Charisma — What's the Difference?

A trait that fascinates or attracts.

Personal magnetism that inspires devotion.

A small ornament worn for luck or decoration.

An aura or spirit that attracts.

A spell or incantation.

Magnetic presence and personality that influences many.

The act of influencing by pleasantness.

Charisma () is compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.Scholars in sociology, political science, psychology, and management reserve the term for a type of leadership seen as extraordinary; in these fields, the term "charisma" is used to describe a particular type of leader who uses "values-based, symbolic, and emotion-laden leader signaling".In Christian theology, the term appears as charism, an endowment or extraordinary power given by the Holy Spirit.

The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal

A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.

A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic

Personal magnetism or charm

A small ornament, such as one worn on a bracelet.

Also char·ism (kărĭz′əm) Christianity An extraordinary power, such as the ability to perform miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit.

An item worn for its supposed magical benefit, as in warding off evil; an amulet.

Personal charm or magnetism.

An action or formula thought to have magical power.

(Christianity) An extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit.

A quantum property of subatomic particles that is conserved in electromagnetic and strong interactions but may not be conserved in weak interactions that cause the decay of particles containing charm quarks.

The ability to influence without the use of logic.

The quantum number that represents the charm property, equal to the difference between the number of charm quarks and the number of charm antiquarks.

A personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others

To delight or fascinate

Divine gift or power.

To induce by means of strong personal attractiveness

A rare trait that allows one to lead and inspire.

To cast or seem to cast a spell on; bewitch.

To be alluring or pleasing.

To function as an amulet or charm.

To use magic spells.

An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.

A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc., traditionally supposed to confer luck upon the wearer.

(particle physics) A quantum number of hadrons determined by the number of charm quarks and antiquarks.

(finance) A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the instantaneous rate of change of delta with respect to time.

The mixed sound of many voices, especially of birds or children.

A flock, group (especially of finches).

To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

(transitive) To use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence.

To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences.

To make music upon.

To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.

A melody; a song.

A word or combination of words sung or spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words, characters, etc.; an incantation.

That which exerts an irresistible power to please and attract; that which fascinates; any alluring quality.

Anything worn for its supposed efficacy to the wearer in averting ill or securing good fortune.

Any small decorative object worn on the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like. Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch chain.

A property of certain quarks which may take the value of +1, -1 or 0.

To make music upon; to tune.

To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic.

To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.

To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.

To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.

To use magic arts or occult power; to make use of charms.

To act as, or produce the effect of, a charm; to please greatly; to be fascinating.

To make a musical sound.

Attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates;

A verbal formula believed to have magical force;

Something believed to bring good luck

Attract; cause to be enamored;

Control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft

Protect through supernatural powers or charms

Induce into action by using one's charm;

The power or quality of delighting others.

No, charisma can be used for both good and ill intentions.

No, while often associated with leaders, anyone can possess charisma.

Not necessarily, charm can sometimes be feigned for ulterior motives.

Often yes, but it may manifest differently in varied contexts.

Yes, it's possible for someone to influence many but not necessarily delight in personal interactions.

While some people are naturally charming, certain aspects of charm can be cultivated.

In language, objects can be described as "charming", meaning they have qualities that attract or delight.

While beauty is about physical appearance, charm relates more to personality and demeanor.

Yes, some might use charm manipulatively to achieve ulterior motives.

While some are born with it, aspects of charisma can be cultivated and developed.