debonaire

• Adjectif désuet décrivant un homme charmant, sûr de lui et élégamment vêtu.

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

1. Sophisticated charmC1formal

   Having a refined, elegant, and charming manner, often associated with worldly sophistication.

   Charme sophistiqué

   • The debonair gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile.
   • His debonair style made him the center of attention at the party.
   • She admired his debonair attitude and effortless grace.

   Synonymescharmingcourtlydashingelegantgallantgracefulpolishedrefinedsmoothsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymesawkwardboorishclumsycoarsegauchegracelessinelegantroughrudeuncouthungracefulunrefined

2. Cheerful and self-confidentC1formal

   Having a cheerful, lively, and self-assured demeanor, often with a touch of lightheartedness.

   décontracté et plein d'assurance

   • Despite the crisis, he remained debonair and optimistic.
   • Her debonair personality made her a favorite among colleagues.
   • He walked into the room with a debonair air, full of confidence.

   Synonymesbreezybuoyantcarefreejauntylightheartednonchalantsanguineself-assuredsprightlyvivacious

   Antonymesdejecteddowncastgloomymorosesullen