Debonairly: meaning, definitions and examples

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debonairly

 

[ หŒdษ›bษ™หˆnษ›rli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น debonairmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช elegant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan anggun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะปะตะณะฐะฝั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ elegancko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆด—็ทดใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre รฉlรฉgante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera elegante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸฤฑk bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์•„ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฃู†ุงู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elegantnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ elegantne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜้›…ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ elegantno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ elegantlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝะดั– ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rif ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.