transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈswäv ]
adjective
( suav·er ; -est )
Etymology: French, from Middle French, pleasant, sweet, from Latin suavis — more at sweet
Date: 1831
1. : smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
2. : smooth in texture, performance, or style
• suave·ly adverb
• suave·ness noun
• sua·vi·ty ˈswä-və-tē noun
Synonyms:
suave , urbane , diplomatic , bland , smooth , politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered. suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction
a suave public relations coordinator
urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience
an urbane traveler
diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully
a diplomatic negotiator
bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities
a bland master of ceremonies
smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity
a smooth salesman
politic implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people
a cunningly politic manager