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View usage for: (debəneəʳ) adjectiveA man who is debonair is confident, charming, and well-dressed. He was a handsome, debonair, death-defying racing-driver. Synonyms: elegant, charming, dashing [old-fashioned], smooth More Synonyms of debonair debonair in British English or debonnaire or debonaire (ˌdɛbəˈnɛə) adjective (esp of a man or his manner)2. carefree; light-hearted 3. courteous and cheerful; affable Derived forms debonairly (ˌdeboˈnairly) adverb debonairness (ˌdeboˈnairness) noun Word origin C13: from Old French debonaire, from de bon aire having a good disposition debonair in American English (ˌdɛbəˈnɛr) adjective1. Archaic pleasant and friendly in a cheerful way; genial 2. easy and carefree in manner; jaunty; sprightly 3. elegant and gracious; urbane Also sp. ˌdeboˈnaire Derived forms debonairly (ˌdeboˈnairly) adverb Word origin ME debonaire < OFr < de bon aire, lit., of good breed or race: see aerie Examples of 'debonair' in a sentencedebonair Definition (of a man) confident, charming, and well-dressed a handsome, debonair, death-defying racing driver Additional synonymsDefinition showing warmth and friendliness He is an extremely affable and approachable man. Synonyms friendly, kindly, civil, warm, pleasant, mild, obliging, benign, gracious, benevolent, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, amicable, cordial, sociable, genial, congenial, urbane, approachable, good-naturedDefinition polite and considerate in manner He gave me a courteous but firm refusal. Synonyms polite, civil, respectful, mannerly, polished, refined, gracious, gallant, affable, urbane, courtly, well-bred, well-manneredDefinition stylish and attractive He looked very dashing in a designer jacket of soft black leather. Synonyms stylish, smart, elegant, dazzling, flamboyant, sporty, swish (informal, British), urbane, jaunty, dapper, showy- debilitating
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- debit
- debonair
- debouch
- debrief
- debris
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