"He was dressed casually, but his urbane demeanor impressed everyone at the table."
"At the dinner party, our host's urbane charm made everyone feel comfortable."
"He was selected to give the keynote speech for his knowledge of the material and urbane delivery."
Latin, mid-16th century
The adjective "urban" describes things characteristic of a city, but add an "e" to the end of the word and the adjective becomes suave and sophisticated. "Urbane" is typically applied to men, and it describes a charming and refined demeanor. ...
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