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Definition of suavely
suavely
/ˈswɑːv.li/
suave · ly
Adjective:suave
suavely Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adverb
1
In a charming, confident, and smoothly polite manner, sometimes with a hint of superficiality.
Example
"The host greeted the arriving diplomats suavely, guiding them effortlessly into the grand ballroom."
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Formed from the adjective 'suave' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Suave' entered English in the early 16th century via Middle French from Latin 'suavis', meaning 'sweet, pleasant, or agreeable'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suavely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suavely