Suavity: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คต
suavity
[ หswรคvษtee ]
personal quality
Suavity refers to the quality of being smooth, agreeable, and gracious in manner. It often describes a level of sophistication and charm that someone exhibits in social interactions. This characteristic can make individuals very appealing in conversations or social settings. Suavity can also imply a certain polish or refinement that enhances one's overall presence.
Synonyms
charm, genteelness, grace, smoothness, urbane.
Examples of usage
- He greeted her with a suavity that impressed everyone in the room.
- The diplomat's suavity helped to ease tensions during the negotiations.
- Her suavity made her a popular guest at many parties.
Translations
Translations of the word "suavity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suavidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคฒเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Sanftheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelembutan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ัะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ ลagodnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท douceur
๐ช๐ธ suavidad
๐น๐ท nazik olma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุนูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ jemnost
๐ธ๐ฐ jemnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ neลพnost
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรบkni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐาััา
๐ฌ๐ช แ mแปmแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaqlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ suavidad
Etymology
The word 'suavity' comes from the Latin term 'suavitas', meaning 'sweetness' or 'pleasantness'. This Latin root is derived from 'suavis', which means 'sweet' or 'delightful'. The term evolved through Old French before being adopted into English in the late 14th century. Originally, the word denoted a quality of sweetness in taste or smell, but over time, it has come to more significantly refer to graciousness in behavior and demeanor. In modern English, suavity often connotes a certain sophistication or polished manner that is typically welcomed in social contexts. Throughout its history, the nuance surrounding the term has shifted towards personal interactions, making it a descriptor for a charismatic and smooth individual.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,597 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31597 suavity
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- 31599 scimitar
- 31600 benignly
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