 debonair |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] having a sophisticated charm | |
| Synonyms: | suave debonnaire debonaire | |
| Examples: | "a debonair gentleman" |
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| Related terms: | refined | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air | |
| Synonyms: | chipper jaunty debonaire | |
| Examples: | "looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit"- Frances G. Patton "life that is gay, brisk, and debonair"- H.M.Reynolds "walked with a jaunty step" "a jaunty optimist" |
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| Related terms: | cheerful | |
| Similar spelling: |
debonaire debonnaire |
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