urbane
adjective | /urbane/
suave, courteous, and refined in manner
urbane
adjective | /urbane/
Advanced WordsEASYsuave, courteous, and refined in manner
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Examples
"The urbane host greeted each guest with warmth and tact."
"His urbane manner eased the tense negotiations."
Mnemonic Trick
URBANE → URB (city) + ANE: city-smooth — polished and sophisticated.
Etymology
From Latin urbanus “of the city.”
Used for polished, courteous social manner.
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