/swɑːv/, /swɑv/, /sweɪv/
OriginFrom Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.
- Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.
“a man with a suave demeanor”
- Displaying smoothness and sophistication.
- Gracious, kind.
Formssuaver(comparative) · suavest(superlative) · suaves(plural)