disarming

dis·arm·ing

adj

Definition of DISARMING

: allaying criticism or hostility : ingratiating <a disarming smile>

— dis·arm·ing·ly \-ˈär-miŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of DISARMING

1. We were all charmed by his disarming openness and modesty.
2. <a thoroughly disarming little rascal who can talk his way out of any trouble>

First Known Use of DISARMING

1839

Related to DISARMING

Synonyms: adorable, darling, dear, lovable, endearing, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome

Antonyms: abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unlovable

Related Words: embraceable, kissable; beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured; attractive, beautiful, desirable, lovely; alluring, appealing, captivating, charming, enchanting, engaging, entrancing, fascinating, fetching; admirable, likable (or likeable), reputable, respectable; affable, agreeable, cheerful, cordial, friendly, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, kind, nice, pleasant; delightful, pleasing, well-disposed

Near Antonyms: unloved; contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched; frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, ogreish, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive; ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile; appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening

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Rhymes with DISARMING

mixed farming, Prince Charming