urbane
ur·bane
adjective \ˌər-ˈbān\Definition of URBANE
: notably polite or polished in manner
— ur·bane·ly adverb
Examples of URBANE
- The dialogue is witty and urbane.
- <a gentlemanly and urbane host of elegant dinner parties>
Origin of URBANE
Latin urbanus urban, urbane
First Known Use: circa 1623
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