urbanely
In polished manner
Urbanely is the adverb form of urbane, describing behavior or speech that is polished, refined, and sophisticated in a worldly way.
Someone who responds urbanely handles a situation with smooth social grace and perhaps a touch of wit.
He urbanely deflected the awkward question and changed the subject.
The word suggests ease in sophisticated settings rather than mere politeness.
Educated in arts, manners
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
genteel · tasteful · discerning · civilized · well-bred · polished · sophisticated · poised
Of a major city
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
- globalRelating to entire world
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
- well-traveledHaving visited many places
jet-setter · cultured · savvy · fashionable · chic · stylish · trendy · continental
Honorably courteous and brave
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
- aristocraticOf hereditary nobility
- nobleTitled or virtuous
decorous · dignified · courteous · diplomatic · well-bred · patrician · ladylike · formal
cultured
Educated in arts, manners
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
debonair · genteel · tasteful · discerning · civilized · well-bred · polished · sophisticated · poised · cultivated
metropolitan
Of a major city
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
- globalRelating to entire world
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
well-traveled · jet-setter · cultured · savvy · fashionable · chic · stylish · trendy · continental · Parisian
chivalrous
Honorably courteous and brave
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
- aristocraticOf hereditary nobility
noble · decorous · dignified · courteous · diplomatic · well-bred · patrician · ladylike · formal · ceremonious
urbanelyrustically
In rural, simple fashion
provincially · unsophisticatedly · countrified · parochially · naively