debonair
Debonair (adj) means Charming, confident, and elegantly dressed, especially of a man. Example: “He arrived looking debonair in a tailored dinner jacket.”
How to use debonair
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmooth, stylish, and self-assured — the old-fashioned word for someone effortlessly charming.
Word forms
more debonair comparative, most debonair superlative
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He arrived looking _____ in a tailored dinner jacket.
Etymology
From Old French de bon aire, literally "of good stock" or "of good breeding."
Rhymes for debonair
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What does “debonair” mean?
The word “debonair” means charming, confident, and elegantly dressed, especially of a man. In plain terms, smooth, stylish, and self-assured — the old-fashioned word for someone effortlessly charming.
How do you pronounce “debonair”?
“Debonair” is pronounced deh-buh-NAIR (/dɛbəˈnɛɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “debonair” in a sentence?
Here is “debonair” used in a sentence: “He arrived looking debonair in a tailored dinner jacket.”
What part of speech is “debonair”?
“Debonair” is an adjective.
Where does the word “debonair” come from?
The word “debonair” comes from Old French. From Old French de bon aire, literally "of good stock" or "of good breeding.".