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suave

 
 
pronunciation:
swav
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: suaver, suavest
definition: polished and urbane.
The handsome spy in the movies always appeared so suave and sophisticated.The actor's suave manner didn't seem right for the part of the farmer.
synonyms:
debonair, urbane
antonyms:
unsophisticated
similar words:
genteel, polished, polite, refined, smooth, sophisticated
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derivations: suavely (adv.), suaveness (n.), suavity (n.)