debonaire
- adjective
- /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/
- Archaic
:
alegre
- The actor was known for his debonaire charm and impeccable style.
Examples
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He looked very debonaire in his tailored suit.
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The debonaire gentleman charmed everyone at the party.
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He entered the room with a debonaire smile that instantly lightened the mood.
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She found his debonaire attitude refreshing compared to the stern formality of others.
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He entered the room with a debonaire smile that instantly lightened the mood.
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She found his debonaire attitude refreshing compared to the stern formality of others.
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The actor was known for his debonaire charm and impeccable style.
Synonyms
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6.2
Neat and stylish in the way a man dresses
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6.3
Lively and cheerful in a confident, stylish way
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7.5
A person, especially a man, who is confident, stylish, and charming in a relaxed way
Being happy and lively and showing confidence
Antonyms
How Stylish
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word debonaire comes from the old French phrase de bon aire, which meant 'of good nature' or 'of good manners'. So a debonaire man has a pleasant 'air'—he looks and acts charming, confident, and stylish.