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
Example sentences :
  • 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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