1. Of, relating to, or characterized by charisma: "the warmth of a naturally charismatic leader" Joyce Carol Oates.
2. Of, relating to, or being a type of Christianity that emphasizes personal religious experience and divinely inspired powers, as of healing, prophecy, and the gift of tongues.
stickler
From being seen as the charismatic mascot of her party, she is now being seen as a leader unable to guarantee success. From being projected as a "devi" (goddess) of sacrifice, she now is accused of having an Indira Gandhi-like dictatorial streak. And from being perceived as a stickler for propriety, she now even finds herself being haunted yet again by the charges of protecting the corrupt.
incumbent
A person who holds an office or ecclesiastical benefice: The incumbent was reelected to another term.
stickler
1. One who insists on something unyieldingly: a stickler for neatness.
2. Something puzzling or difficult.
From being seen as the charismatic mascot of her party, she is now being seen as a leader unable to guarantee success. From being projected as a "devi" (goddess) of sacrifice, she now is accused of having an Indira Gandhi-like dictatorial streak. And from being perceived as a stickler for propriety, she now even finds herself being haunted yet again by the charges of protecting the corrupt.
incumbent
1. Imposed as an obligation or duty; obligatory: felt it was incumbent on us all to help.
2. Lying, leaning, or resting on something else: incumbent rock strata.
3. Currently holding a specified office: the incumbent mayor.
A person who holds an office or ecclesiastical benefice: The incumbent was reelected to another term.
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