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URBANE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

Example:

maintained an urbane tone in his letters

Synonyms:

polished; refined; urbane

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sophisticated (having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire)

Derivation:

urbanity (polished courtesy; elegance of manner)

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