suave

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /swɑːv/ / /swɑv/ / /sweɪv/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.

Of a person, charming, though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated.
“a man with a suave demeanor”
Displaying smoothness and sophistication.
“suave excellence”
Gracious, kind.

noun

Etymology: From Middle English suave, borrowed from Latin suāvis (“sweet, pleasant”); doublet of sweet. First attested in the early 15th century.

sweet-talk