URBANE

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Sophisticated, polished, and socially refined.

Synonyms: 

Suave, Cultured, Smooth

Antonyms: 

Boorish, Unrefined, Uncouth

Examples:

• Gerald was so urbane, he sipped espresso during a traffic jam.

• The dog looked positively urbane in his tiny bowtie.

Etymology:

From Latin urbanus (of the city), suggesting city sophistication.

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