entwaffnend
Translation
disarming, charming
Examples
Sie hatte ein entwaffnendes Lächeln.
She had a disarming smile.
Seine Ehrlichkeit war entwaffnend direkt.
His honesty was disarmingly direct.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) modifies a noun. She has a disarming smile.
((Subject)) be ((Adjective)) used predicatively. His openness was disarming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charming, winning; Antonyms: repulsive, hostile
Etymology
From `ent-` (away) + `Waffe` (weapon). It means 'to un-weapon' someone. Figuratively, it means to win someone over and remove their hostility.
Memory Tips
Think of a personality so charming that it 'disarms' anyone who might be angry or defensive.