1
: polite and confident
an urbane diplomat
The dialogue is witty and urbane.
2
: fashionable and somewhat formal
the hotel's urbane sophistication
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“Urbane.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/urbane. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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