debonaire
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9.8
- adjective
- /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/
- Archaic
- 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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5.3
Being happy and lively and showing confidence
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6.2
Neat and stylish in the way a man dresses
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7.5
A person, especially a man, who is confident, stylish, and charming in a relaxed way
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6.3
Lively and cheerful in a confident, stylish way
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.