Suavity
['swɑːvɪtɪ] or ['swævəti]
Definition
(noun.) the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner.
Checked by Clarice--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Sweetness to the taste.
(n.) The quality of being sweet or pleasing to the mind; agreeableness; softness; pleasantness; gentleness; urbanity; as, suavity of manners; suavity of language, conversation, or address.
Inputed by Effie
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Sweetness (of temper or of manner), urbanity, amenity, civility, politeness, courtesy, decorum, gentleness, mildness, pleasantness, agreeableness, complaisance, affability, amiability, obliging manner, good manners, good breeding.
Typist: Loretta
Examples
- He lost the genial suavity of manner which is one of his greatest charMs. A noble indignation inspired his reply. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Here, he walked slowly to the door, and then stopping short, turned round and said, with great suavity-- 'Shall I send the chambermaid, gentlemen? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The unction, the suavity of her behaviour offered, for one who knew her, a sure token that suspicion of some kind was busy in her brain. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I may add, too, that Henry has talent--' 'Which Edmund certainly has not,' said Mrs Merdle, with the greatest suavity. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Miss Flite acquiesced with the greatest suavity. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I am glad to hear it, said Dr. Minchin, with mingled suavity and surprise. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- I think we shall be able to help each other, said the person with great suavity: and shall have no need of Mr. Bowls's kind services. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Extremely honoured, I am sure, said our poor hostess with the greatest suavity, by this visit from the wards in Jarndyce. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Editor: Maggie