Debonair
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Debonair ( adjective )
- Having a charming and pleasant personality; gracious and friendly.
- Elegant and fashionable in appearance or manners.
- Nonchalant and confident; carefree.
Origin:
From french débonnaire, from latin debonarius, from de + bonarius ("good").
Examples:
- He had a debonair smile and a twinkle in his eye.
- She was a woman of great style and debonair grace.
- He had a debonair and easy manner that put everyone at ease.
- He was debonair, yet quiet and reserved.
- The actor played the part of a debonair thief with great aplomb.
(As a noun)
Debonair ( noun )
- Having a charming and pleasant personality; gracious and friendly.
- Elegant and fashionable in appearance or manners.
- Nonchalant and confident; carefree.
Origin:
From french débonnaire, from latin debonarius, from de + bonarius ("good").
Examples:
- He had a debonair smile and a twinkle in his eye.
- She was a woman of great style and debonair grace.
- He had a debonair and easy manner that put everyone at ease.
- He was debonair, yet quiet and reserved.
- The actor played the part of a debonair thief with great aplomb.