demystify
verb
Simple meaning
Make less mysterious or remove the mystery from.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
deemistuhfySay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
diˈmɪstəfaɪ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
“Let's demystify the event by explaining what it is all about.”
transitive
To remove the mystery from something; to explain or clarify.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
Used this way, demystify is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Let's demystify the event by explaining what it is all about.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Let's demystify the event by explaining what it is all about.”verb
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