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suave.

Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/swɑːv/UK/swɑv/US/sweɪv/US
  1. Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.

    a man with a suave demeanor
  2. Displaying smoothness and sophistication.

    suave excellence
  3. Gracious, kind.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.

noun/swɑːv/UK/swɑv/US/sweɪv/US
  1. sweet-talk

Where this word comes from

From Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.

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