Meaning & use
suavity
Smooth, confident charm and polished manners, especially in social situations.
See it in a sentence
The diplomat handled the tense negotiation with remarkable suavity and tact.
His suavity charmed the entire room within minutes of arriving at the party.
A note on using this word
Suavity can carry a slightly negative undertone, hinting at charm used to smoothly manipulate or flatter others.
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Words with an opposite meaning
awkwardnessgaucheness
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