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debonair

deb·o·nair [ dèbbə nér ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. elegant: looking well-dressed, sophisticated, and at ease

2. showing elegance: characterized by ease of manner, elegance, or sophistication

[13th century. < Old French< de bon aire "of good disposition"]

deb·o·nair·ly adverb
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