Debonair ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Debonair ( adjective )

  1. Having a charming and pleasant personality; gracious and friendly.
  2. Elegant and fashionable in appearance or manners.
  3. Nonchalant and confident; carefree.

Origin:

From french débonnaire, from latin debonarius, from de + bonarius ("good").

Examples:

  1. He had a debonair smile and a twinkle in his eye.
  2. She was a woman of great style and debonair grace.
  3. He had a debonair and easy manner that put everyone at ease.
  4. He was debonair, yet quiet and reserved.
  5. The actor played the part of a debonair thief with great aplomb.

(As a noun)

Debonair ( noun )

  1. Having a charming and pleasant personality; gracious and friendly.
  2. Elegant and fashionable in appearance or manners.
  3. Nonchalant and confident; carefree.

Origin:

From french débonnaire, from latin debonarius, from de + bonarius ("good").

Examples:

  1. He had a debonair smile and a twinkle in his eye.
  2. She was a woman of great style and debonair grace.
  3. He had a debonair and easy manner that put everyone at ease.
  4. He was debonair, yet quiet and reserved.
  5. The actor played the part of a debonair thief with great aplomb.
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