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suavity

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suave  (swäv)
adj. suav·er, suav·est
Smoothly agreeable and courteous.
[French, agreeable, from Old French, from Latin suvis, delightful, sweet; see swd- in Indo-European roots.]
suavely adv.
suaveness, suavi·ty (swäv-t) n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.suavity - the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
suaveness, blandness, smoothness
graciousness - excellence of manners or social conduct
Translations
suavity [ˈswɑːvɪtɪ] N → finura f (pej) → habilidad f
suavity
n → Gewandtheit f, → aalglatte Art (pej)
suavity [ˈswɑːvɪtɪ] suaveness [ˈswɑːvnɪs] n (see adj) → mellifluità, fare m insinuante
suavity [ˈswɑːvɪtɪ] suaveness [ˈswɑːvnɪs] n (see adj) → mellifluità, fare m insinuante


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"True," said Don Quixote, "and for that reason those who are not of noble origin should take care that the dignity of the office they hold he accompanied by a gentle suavity, which wisely managed will save them from the sneers of malice that no station escapes.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
The gentleness and suavity of his manners rendered him extremely popular; besides this, the women soon discovered that he had taste.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
He had received his name from the suavity of his countenance, the inveterate politeness of his language, and the unassailable composure of his manner.
A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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