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Suave

//swɑv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.

    "a man with a suave demeanor"

  2. 2
    Displaying smoothness and sophistication.

    "suave excellence"

  3. 3
    Gracious, kind.
Adjective
  1. 1
    smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication wordnet
  2. 2
    having a sophisticated charm wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    sweet-talk

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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