Definition

In a way that causes someone to lose their pleasant feelings or beliefs about something.

Example

The movie ended disenchantingly, leaving the audience feeling disappointed.

Conversation

I just finished that book you recommended, and honestly, it was a bit disenchantingly dull.

Really? I thought the plot was intriguing, but I guess it depends on personal taste.

Yeah, I expected more excitement, but it fell flat for me.

That's fair, sometimes the hype just doesn’t match the reality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disenchantingly → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "enchant" (from Old French *enchanter*, meaning to bewitch or cast a spell) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that removes the magical or delightful quality in a manner that is unappealing or disappointing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('dis-') the 'bewitching' quality ('enchant') in a way that is 'unpleasant' ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that disenchantingly means to take away the charm in a disappointing way.

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