Word
suave
US/ˈswɑv/
UK/swˈɑːv/
Definition
adj. having a smooth, confident, and attractive way of behaving. You use this to describe someone who is very good at socializing and seems very cool.
adj. possessing a smooth, polished, and confident manner; stylish and sophisticated in appearance or behavior.
Examples
“He has a very suave way of talking to people.”
“The actor's suave demeanor made him a perfect fit for the role of a charming spy.”
“Despite his humble beginnings, he cultivated a suave and professional image that allowed him to navigate the high-stakes world of international diplomacy with ease.”
Examples
simple
“He has a very suave way of talking to people.”
contextual
“The actor's suave demeanor made him a perfect fit for the role of a charming spy.”
complex
“Despite his humble beginnings, he cultivated a suave and professional image that allowed him to navigate the high-stakes world of international diplomacy with ease.”
Real-World Examples
“But Burgess was far from the suave, polished spy regularly seen in pop culture.” Etymology
From Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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