Antonyms for suave
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : swahv |
| Phonetic Transcription : swɑv |
Definition of suave
Origin :- early 15c., "gracious, kindly," from Middle French suave, from Latin suavis "agreeable," from PIE root *swad- (see sweet). In reference to persons, sense of "smoothly agreeable" first recorded 1815 (in suavity).
- adj charming, smooth
- Restlessness or discontent must have peeped from behind the suave mask.
- Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
- Armorer spoke with suave politeness, but there was a cynical gleam in his eye.
- Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet
- He was dignified and suave and gracious, also persuasive when he chose to be.
- Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- The handsome Cardinal was suave, courtly, regretful, but firm.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- It is tough chewing, but in digestion most suave and fortifying.
- Extract from : « My Contemporaries In Fiction » by David Christie Murray
- "A moment, Mr. Parker," broke in the suave voice of the lawyer.
- Extract from : « The Rainy Day Railroad War » by Holman Day
- "Let me offer my congratulations, Captain Blythe," he said with suave irony.
- Extract from : « The Pirate of Panama » by William MacLeod Raine
- M. Reinack denies the suave suggestion that he was at the bottom of this imposture.
- Extract from : « The Clyde Mystery » by Andrew Lang
- Foyle's suave voice broke in upon the thread of his thoughts.
- Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest
- He was shrewd, a suave bargainer, and as honest as the day is long.
- Extract from : « The Pagan Madonna » by Harold MacGrath
Synonyms for suave
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