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debonair

[ˌdebəˈne(ə)r]

debonair Definition

  • 1(of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
  • 2 (of a woman) confident, stylish, and charming in a way that suggests a life of carefree luxury

Using debonair: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "debonair" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was always debonair and well-dressed.

  • Example

    She looked debonair in her evening gown.

  • Example

    The debonair gentleman swept her off her feet.

  • Example

    He had a debonair manner that made him popular with everyone.

debonair Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for debonair

Idioms Using debonair

  • an attitude or manner that is confident, stylish, and charming

    Example

    He exuded a debonair air that made him irresistible to women.

  • a phrase used to describe a man who is both stylish and charming

    Example

    He was always debonair and dashing, attracting attention wherever he went.

  • debonair and devil-may-care

    a phrase used to describe a man who is both confident and carefree

    Example

    His debonair and devil-may-care attitude made him the life of the party.

Phrases with debonair

  • a charming and confident smile

    Example

    He flashed a debonair smile at the camera.

  • a confident and sophisticated attitude

    Example

    Her debonair attitude made her stand out in the crowd.

  • a stylish and elegant way of dressing

    Example

    He always dressed in a debonair style.

Origins of debonair

from Old French 'de bon aire', meaning 'of good lineage'

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Summary: debonair in Brief

'Debonair' [ˌdebəˈne(ə)r] describes a confident, stylish, and charming person, typically a man. It can also be used to describe a woman who exudes a carefree luxury. Examples include 'He was always debonair and well-dressed.' and 'She looked debonair in her evening gown.' Phrases like 'debonair smile' and idioms like 'debonair and dashing' further emphasize the suave and sophisticated nature of the term.

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