debonairness

Meanings

• adjective

  Graceful and elegant in appearance or behavior.

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Variants

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debonair , debonairly , debonairness , debonairnesses

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Etymology

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From French débonaire, meaning kind, friendly, or agreeable.

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Trivia

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1. The term debonair was popularized in English during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. In French, débonaire means kind, friendly, or agreeable.

3. Debonairness is often associated with the concept of the 'gentleman' in Western culture.

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1. charm: A quality that makes someone attractive and appealing to others.

2. grace: A smooth and elegant manner of moving or behaving.

3. sophistication: A refined and cultured quality, often associated with urban living and worldliness.

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Quotes

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1. Cary Grant is the center of the action and, at this pivotal point in his career, he is suspended between the heroic and the "debonair".

   - Andrew Sarris,{it}Video Review{/it},September 1990

2. Their history, past and recent, may be scribbled with viciousness and deprivation, but the "debonair" politeness, the good humor, of the Irish I met, who are still among the poorest people in the West, gave me to believe that calamity breeds character.

   - G. Y. Dryansky,{it}Condé Nast Traveler{/it},November 1994

3. Wyndham Lewis arrived for a stay in Paris and he was a different man from the Lewis of London. He was free and easy and "debonair".

   - Robert McAlmon et al.,{it}Being Geniuses Together{/it},(1938) 1968

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Culture

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The concept of debonairness is often associated with sophistication, charm, and class. It is a desirable quality that is valued in various social contexts, particularly in the context of courtship and socializing.

How to Memorize "debonairness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is confident, well-dressed, and moves with poise and grace. Imagine the way they carry themselves and interact with others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word debonairness with the idea of elegance and sophistication. Think of synonyms such as charming, suave, and graceful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Debonair Nights' to remember the meaning of debonairness. Imagine debonair nights filled with elegance, charm, and sophistication.

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