suave

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   smoothly charming, confident, and courteous, sometimes in a way that seems insincere

   The suave representative answered politely while revealing almost nothing.

Simplified etymology

Suave entered English in the late Middle Ages from Latin suavis, “agreeable.” It initially meant “gracious” or “agreeable,” and its current sense dates from the mid-19th century.

Borrowed through Middle French from Latin suavis ("sweet, pleasant"). Latin suavis is distantly related to English sweet. The English adjective shifted from general pleasantness toward polished social charm, often with a suggestion that the smooth manner is calculated.

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