Of looks, words, etc.: Pleasant, affable, polite; seemingly amiable or friendly; having a show of sincerity or friendliness.

adj., figurative. Resembling sarcenet in softness. (Said of speech, manners, etc.) Obsolete.

Of words or speech: bland, civil; flattering, insincere. Now rare.

Of a quality, action, etc.: characteristic of or befitting such a person; refined, sophisticated.

figurative. Unusually or attractively smooth, soft, or gentle.