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SUAVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
Example:
the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
diplomatic; diplomatical (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
Derivation:
suaveness; suavity (the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having a sophisticated charm
Example:
a debonair gentleman
Synonyms:
debonair; debonaire; debonnaire; suave
Classified under:
Similar:
refined ((used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel)
Derivation:
suaveness (the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner)
