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Suavity: meaning, definitions and examples

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suavity

 

[ หˆswรคvษ™tee ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suavidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฎเคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sanftheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelembutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douceur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suavidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazik olma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ุนูˆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jemnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”ๅ’Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ› mแปmแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.