adj
suave
swahv
adj
1
Charming, smooth-mannered, and confident, sometimes in a way that feels a little too polished to be trusted.
"The suave waiter recommended the most expensive wine on the list."
"He had a suave, effortless way of talking to strangers."
How to Use Suave
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmooth, charming, and self-assured — often with a hint that the charm is a bit calculated.
Common pairings
suave manner
suave charm
Word Forms
suaver comparative, suaves plural, suavest superlative
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Etymology
From Latin suavis ("sweet, pleasant"), the same root that gives English "sweet" — first used in English in the early 1400s.