disenchanting
|dis-en-chant-ing|
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ/
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/
(disenchant)
free from illusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disenchant' originates from the French word 'désenchanter', where 'dés-' meant 'to remove' and 'enchanter' meant 'to enchant'.
Historical Evolution
'désenchanter' transformed into the English word 'disenchant', and eventually became the modern English word 'disenchanting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove enchantment', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing someone to lose their enchantment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing someone to lose their enchantment or admiration.
The disenchanting reality of the job market hit him hard.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41