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suave — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • balmy adj Of weather, pleasantly warm and mild.
  • suave adj Charming, smooth-mannered, and confident, sometimes in a way that feels a little too polished to be trusted.
  • sweet adj Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.

Senses

suave is used for these senses in English:

  • balmy Soothing or fragrant.
  • dulcet Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.
  • suave (of a person) Charming though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. [from 1830s]

balmy — full definition

  1. adj Of weather, pleasantly warm and mild.
  2. adj Slightly crazy or foolish (British slang).

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