deflate — To let air or gas out of something, or to reduce someone's confidence, enthusiasm, or pride.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To let air or gas out of something, or to reduce someone's confidence, enthusiasm, or pride.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfleɪt/
Korean meaning: 바람을 빼다, 의기소침하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-플레이트 (강세: 플레이트)
Example Sentences
- The superhero's cape got deflated when it got caught in the revolving door.
- His confidence completely deflated when he realized he'd been wearing his shirt inside out all day.
- The teacher's stern look instantly deflated the students' excitement about the field trip.
deflate
VERB//dɪˈfleɪt//
To let air or gas out of something, or to reduce someone's confidence, enthusiasm, or pride.
To let air or gas out of something, or to reduce someone's confidence, enthusiasm, or pride.
When egos deflate and you're running late, you can't escape your fate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deflatus', meaning 'to blow down' or 'to blow away'. The word originally described the physical act of releasing air from something, but evolved to include metaphorical meanings like reducing confidence or economic values.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The superhero's cape got deflated when it got caught in the revolving door.”
“His confidence completely deflated when he realized he'd been wearing his shirt inside out all day.”
“The teacher's stern look instantly deflated the students' excitement about the field trip.”
“The economic crisis deflated property values across the country.”
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