English adjective: debonaire | |||
1. | debonaire having a sophisticated charm | ||
Samples | A debonair gentleman. | ||
Synonyms | debonair, debonnaire, suave | ||
Similar | refined | ||
Antonyms | unrefined | ||
2. | debonaire having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air | ||
Samples | Looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit. Life that is gay, brisk, and debonair. Walked with a jaunty step. A jaunty optimist. | ||
Synonyms | chipper, debonair, jaunty | ||
Similar | cheerful | ||
Antonyms | cheerless, depressing, uncheerful | ||