— debonairly , adv. — debonairness , n.
/deb'euh nair"/ , adj.
1. courteous, gracious, and having a sophisticated charm: a debonair gentleman.
2. jaunty; carefree; sprightly.
Also, debonaire, debonnaire .
[ 1175-1225; ME debone ( i ) re debonaire, orig. phrase de bon aire of good lineage ]
Syn. 1. urbane, suave, elegant, polished.