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View usage for: (ɜːʳbeɪn) adjectiveSomeone who is urbane is polite and appears comfortable in social situations. She describes him as urbane and charming. In conversation, he was suave and urbane. Synonyms: sophisticated, cultured, polished, civil More Synonyms of urbane urbanity (ɜːʳbænɪti) uncountable noun Fearey had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat. [+ of] Synonyms: sophistication, culture, polish, charm More Synonyms of urbane urbane in British English (ɜːˈbeɪn) adjectivecharacterized by elegance or sophistication Derived forms urbanely (urˈbanely) adverb urbaneness (urˈbaneness) noun Word origin C16: from Latin urbānus belonging to the town; see urbanurbane in American English (ɜrˈbeɪn) adjective polite and courteous in a smooth, polished way; refined SIMILAR WORDS: suave Derived forms urbanely (urˈbanely) adverb urbaneness (urˈbaneness) noun Word origin L urbanus: see urban Examples of 'urbane' in a sentenceurbane Definition polite, elegant, and sophisticated in manner In conversation, he was suave and urbane. Synonyms Opposites rude , gauche , boorish , uncouth , impolite , uncivilized , discourteous , clownish , uncultured Additional synonymsDefinition polite or courteous He couldn't even bring himself to be civil to Pauline. Synonyms polite, obliging, accommodating, civilized, courteous, considerate, affable, courtly, well-bred, complaisant, well-manneredAll truly civilized countries must deplore torture. Synonyms cultured, educated, sophisticated, enlightened, humaneDefinition sophisticated and cultured The family are rich, and extremely sophisticated and cosmopolitan. Synonyms sophisticated, worldly, cultured, refined, cultivated, urbane, well-travelled, worldly-wise- upward
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Additional synonymsDefinition polite and considerate in manner He gave me a courteous but firm refusal. Synonyms polite, civil, respectful, mannerly, polished, refined, gracious, gallant, affable, urbane, courtly, well-bred, well-manneredDefinition well-educated His mother was an elegant, cultivated woman. Synonyms refined, cultured, advanced, polished, educated, sophisticated, accomplished, discriminating, enlightened, discerning, civilized, genteel, well-educated, urbane, erudite, well-bredDefinition showing good taste or manners He is a cultured man with a wide circle of friends. Synonyms refined, advanced, polished, intellectual, educated, sophisticated, accomplished, scholarly, enlightened, knowledgeable, well-informed, genteel, urbane, erudite, highbrow, well-bred, well-readDefinition (of a man) confident, charming, and well-dressed a handsome, debonair, death-defying racing driver Synonyms elegant, charming, dashing (old-fashioned), smooth, refined, courteous, affable, suave, urbaneDefinition attractive and graceful or stylish Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. Synonyms stylish, fine, beautiful, sophisticated, delicate, artistic, handsome, fashionable, refined, cultivated, chic, luxurious, exquisite, nice, discerning, graceful, polished, sumptuous, genteel, choice, tasteful, urbane, courtly, modish, comely (old-fashioned), à la mode, schmick (Australian, informal) Definition well-mannered and polite He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions. Synonyms polite, civil, gentlemanly, refined, polished, gracious, civilized, respectful, courteous, genteel, well-behaved, well-bred, ladylike, decorous, well-manneredNic is polished, charming and articulate. Synonyms elegant, sophisticated, refined, polite, cultivated, civilized, genteel, suave, finished, urbane, courtly, well-bredDefinition cultured or polite His speech and manner are refined. Synonyms cultured, civil, polished, tasteful, sophisticated, gentlemanly, elegant, polite, cultivated, gracious, civilized, genteel, urbane, courtly, well-bred, ladylike, well-manneredDefinition charming or persuasive but possibly insincere a smooth-talking movie villain Synonyms suave, slick, persuasive, urbane, silky, glib, facile, ingratiating, debonair, unctuous, smarmy (British, informal) Definition (esp. of a man) smooth, confident, and sophisticated He is a suave, cool and cultured man. Synonyms smooth, charming, urbane, debonair, worldly, cool (informal), sophisticated, polite, gracious, agreeable, courteous, affable, smooth-tongued Additional synonymsDefinition having good manners She was too well-bred to make personal remarks. Synonyms polite, ladylike, well-brought-up, well-mannered, cultured, civil, mannerly, polished, sophisticated, gentlemanly, refined, cultivated, courteous, gallant, genteel, urbane, courtlyShe is a well-mannered, polite child. Synonyms polite, civil, mannerly, gentlemanly, gracious, respectful, courteous, genteel, ladylike |