— urbanely , adv. — urbaneness , n.
/err bayn"/ , adj.
1. having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities: an urbane manner.
2. reflecting elegance, sophistication, etc., esp. in expression: He maintained an urbane tone in his letters.
[ 1525-35; ( urbain ) urbanus (see URBAN; for difference in stress and second syllable cf. HUMAN, HUMANE) ]
Syn. 1. suave, cosmopolitan.