DEBONAIR


Meaning of DEBONAIR in English

adjective

also deb·o·naire |debə|na(a)](ə)r, -ne], ]ə\

Etymology: Middle English debonere, from Old French debonaire, from de bon aire, de bonne aire of good family, lineage, or nature

1. archaic : kindly or gentle in disposition or manner : courteous , gracious

debonair and pleasing toward our lieges — Sir Walter Scott

2.

a. : having grace, charm, or urbanity of manner and appearance

b. : lighthearted , carefree

life that is gay, brisk, and debonair — H.M.Reynolds

: nonchalant

his debonair dismissal of serious difficulties — E.M.Earle

• deb·o·nair·ly adverb

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