Definition of disarming
: allaying criticism or hostility : ingratiating
- a disarming smile
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Examples of disarming in a Sentence
We were all charmed by his disarming openness and modesty.
a thoroughly disarming little rascal who can talk his way out of any trouble
Recent Examples of disarming from the Web
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Franklin's style is different, more disarming but equally effective.
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One of the most disarming aspects of Roberts' vocals always has been her tendency to shy away from the peak notes in any given melody line.
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Its disarming atmosphere, with an East Coast beach decor.
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When Should You Use disarming?
A defeated country is sometimes forced to disarm (give up its weapons), and research may be aimed at disarming a deadly virus (making it incapable of doing damage). But the meaning of the adjective disarming isn't quite so physical. If you say your nephew has a disarming smile, you mean that his smile's warmth and genuineness disarm the people he meets of any possible suspicion or criticism and of any verbal weapons they might have used against him.
First Known Use of disarming
1839
disarming Synonyms
Synonyms
adorable, darling, dear, endearing, lovable (also loveable), lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome;
Antonyms
abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unlovable;
Near Antonyms
contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched;
frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive;
ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile;
appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, revolting, shocking, sickening;
Related Words
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;
DISARMING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of disarming for English Language Learners
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: tending to remove any feelings of unfriendliness or distrust
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