Meaning of suave in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /swɑv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    suave

    Definitions

    1. having a sophisticated charm

    Examples

    • « a debonair gentleman »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

    Examples

    • « he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage »
    • « the hostess averted a confrontation between two guests with a diplomatic change of subject »
    • « the manager pacified the custom »

    Synonyms

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  • « Oh, man, if in real life I was as cool and suave as Coach Taylor and had all the answers, things would be easier. »
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