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urbane

UK
/ɜːˈbeɪn/
US
/ɜrˈbeɪn/

Translations

urbaneadjective
more urbane
Comp.
most urbane
Super.
UK
/ɜːˈbeɪn/
US
/ɜrˈbeɪn/
raffinéS’emploie pour une manière de parler, d’agir ou de se comporter marquée par l’élégance et la distinction.
The urbane diplomat handled the tense negotiations with grace and tact.
Le diplomate raffiné a mené les négociations tendues avec grâce et tact.
mondainSe dit d’une personne ayant le vernis, l’aisance et le raffinement des milieux élégants.
His urbane manner made him a favorite at the city's most exclusive gatherings.
Son air mondain en faisait un favori des réunions les plus sélectes de la ville.
Synonyms
worldly
elegant
polished
refined
cultured
sophisticated
suave
cosmopolitan
Antonyms
rude
unsophisticated
uncouth

Definitions

urbaneadjective
Having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities.
His urbane manner made him a favorite at the city's most exclusive gatherings.
Reflecting elegance, sophistication, and refinement in expression or behavior.
The urbane diplomat handled the tense negotiations with grace and tact.
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