suave
nounEtymology From Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.
1
sweet-talk
suave
adjUK /swɑːv/ · US /swɑv/
Etymology From Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.
1
Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.
- a man with a suave demeanor
2
Displaying smoothness and sophistication.
- suave excellence
3
Gracious, kind.