Debonairly: meaning, definitions and examples
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debonairly
[ หdษbษหnษrli ]
manner of behavior
Debonairly refers to a charming, confident, and carefree manner. It typically describes a way of behaving that is sophisticated and elegant.
Synonyms
charmingly, elegantly, gracefully.
Examples of usage
- He walked debonairly across the room, capturing everyone's attention.
- She spoke debonairly, making everyone feel at ease.
- The actor carried himself debonairly at the awards show.
- The gentleman debonairly greeted the guests with a smile.
Translations
Translations of the word "debonairly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น debonairmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช elegant
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan anggun
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะปะตะณะฐะฝัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ elegancko
๐ฏ๐ต ๆด็ทดใใใ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre รฉlรฉgante
๐ช๐ธ de manera elegante
๐น๐ท ลฤฑk bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฃูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ elegantnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ elegantne
๐จ๐ณ ไผ้ ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ elegantno
๐ฎ๐ธ elegantlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะฝะดั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษrif ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ elegantemente
Etymology
The word 'debonair' originates from the Old French term 'debinair', which meant 'well-born' or 'gracious'. Its roots can be traced further back to the Latin term 'debonaire', which means 'gentle' or 'kind'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone who is dapper, charming, and sophisticated. The adverb form 'debonairly' is derived from this adjective and emphasizes the manner in which someone exhibits debonair characteristics. The term gained popularity in the English language during the 19th century, often used in literature and social contexts to denote a certain elegance and refinement in behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,716, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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