debonair

• Adjectif désuet décrivant un homme charmant, sûr de lui et élégamment habillé. Il évoque également une aisance raffinée et une courtoisie distinguée.

An old-fashioned adjective describing a man who is charming, confident, and elegantly dressed.

1. Charming and confidentC1formal

   Having a sophisticated, charming, and self-assured manner, often with a stylish appearance.

   Charmant et sûr de soi

   • He was a debonair gentleman who always dressed impeccably.
   • Her debonair attitude made her the center of attention at the party.
   • The actor played a debonair spy in the film.

   Synonymescharmingdapperelegantgracefulself-assuredsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymesawkwardboorishclumsygaucheuncouthungracefulunsophisticated

2. Carefree and cheerfulC1formal

   Showing a light-hearted, carefree, and cheerful disposition.

   Insouciant et enjoué

   • With a debonair smile, he dismissed the criticism.
   • She handled the stressful situation with a debonair ease.
   • His debonair laughter filled the room.

   Synonymesblithebreezybuoyantcarefreecheerfulhappy-go-luckyinsouciantjauntylighthearted

   Antonymesdepressedgloomymelancholymorosesullen