debonairly

In sophisticated style

In a suave, confident, and elegantly charming manner.

The adverb describes doing something with the easy sophistication associated with debonair people: He debonairly tipped his hat to the ladies as he passed.

The word suggests effortless grace rather than studied politeness.

elegant

gracefully

With elegant movement

tastefully · fashionably · dapperly · sleekly · smartly · immaculately · impeccably · elegantly · suavely · chicly

charming

affably

In pleasant manner

charismatically · graciously · wittily · sociably · enchantingly · captivatingly · pleasantly · genially · cordially · entertainingly

nonchalant

coolly

In unruffled manner

casually · effortlessly · insouciantly · airily · blithely · composedly · collectedly · smoothly · nonchalantly · leisurely

Opposites
manner/elegance

debonairlyawkwardly

In a clumsy manner

clumsily · boorishly · ungainly · coarsely · crudely

social confidence

debonairlyawkwardly

In a clumsy manner

nervously · self-consciously · clumsily · timidly · sheepishly

Family

debonair, debonaire, debonairness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G