suave
word
Definition
Describes someone who is charming, polite, and confident in a smooth and relaxed way, especially in social situations.
Usage & Nuances
"Suave" is formal and often describes men in English, suggesting stylish politeness with a slightly old-fashioned or even insincere charm. Common with "suave gentleman," "suave manner." Not to be confused with "smooth" (more casual). Rarely used for women.
Spanish: afable - encantador - elegantePortuguese (BR): suave (no português brasileiro, apenas raramente como empréstimo sofisticado), polido - sedutorPortuguese (PT): suave (português de Portugal, raro), polido - encantadorChinese (Simplified): 圆滑 - 温文尔雅Chinese (Traditional): 圓滑 - 溫文爾雅Hindi: सौम्य - आकर्षक - शिष्टArabic: ودود - لبق - أنيقBengali: আকর্ষণীয় - মার্জিত - স্মার্ট (ব্যবহারিক)Russian: обворожительный - учтивый - галантныйJapanese: スマートな - 洗練された - 上品なVietnamese: lịch lãm - duyên dáng - nhã nhặnKorean: 세련된 - 매너 좋은 - 점잖은Turkish: zarif - şık - centilmenUrdu: پُرکشش - نفیس - خوش اطوارIndonesian: lịch lãm - duyên dáng - tao nhã
Example Sentences
He is a suave host at every party.
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The suave businessman impressed everyone.
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People liked his suave manner.
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With his suave voice and smile, he easily closed the deal.
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She found his suave confidence attractive, but a bit too perfect.
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You have to admit, he’s a suave talker—even if you don’t trust him.
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