urbane
adjectiveDivide urbane into syllables:
ur · bane
How to pronounce urbane:
Definition of urbane:
- urbane (adjective):
- notably polite or polished in manner
- polite, elegant, and sophisticated in manner
- showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience.
Synonyms for urbane:
attractive
cavalier
civil
civilized
confident
cosmopolitan
courteous
cultivated
cultured
debonair
elegant
experienced
graceful
gracious
mannerly
metropolitan
polished
refined
serene
slick
smooth
sophisticated
suave
svelte
well-bred
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