Word 'debonair' in Other Languages
- debonair in Assamese অসমীয়া
- debonair in Bengali বাংলা
- debonair in Bodo बड़ो
- debonair in Dogri डोगरी
- debonair in English
- debonair in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- debonair in Hindi हिन्दी
- debonair in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- debonair in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- debonair in Konkani कोंकणी
- debonair in Maithili মৈথিলী
- debonair in Malayalam മലയാളം
- debonair in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- debonair in Marathi मराठी
- debonair in Nepali नेपाली
- debonair in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- debonair in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- debonair in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- debonair in Santali
- debonair in Sindhi سنڌي
- debonair in Tamil தமிழ்
- debonair in Telugu తెలుగు
- debonair in Urdu اُردُو
Debonair
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˌdɛb.əˈnɛər/ (English - American)
/ˌdɛb.əˈneə/ (English - British)
Definitions
- Confident, stylish, and charming in a sophisticated way.
- Having a carefree and lighthearted manner.
Usage Examples
- "He entered the gala with a debonair smile, drawing everyone's attention."
- "Her debonair attitude made her the life of the party."
Etymology
From Old French de bon aire, meaning "of good disposition" or "of good appearance."
Synonyms
- Charming
- Suave
- Elegant
- Refined
- Sophisticated
Antonyms
- Unkempt
- Awkward
- Clumsy
- Unrefined
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | elegante | /e.leˈɣan.te/ |
| French | distingué | /dis.tɛ̃.ɡe/ |
| German | charmant | /ʃaʁˈmant/ |
| Hindi | शालीन (शिष्ट) | /ʃaː.liːn/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 优雅 | /yōu yǎ/ |
| Russian | галантный | /ɡɐˈɫantnɨj/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌdɛb.əˈneə/
- American English: /ˌdɛb.əˈnɛər/
Historical Usage
In medieval France, the term referred to someone with noble and courteous manners, evolving into its modern meaning of a stylish and charming demeanor.
Cultural Nuances
In literature and cinema, "debonair" often describes a suave and charismatic gentleman, particularly in classic Hollywood films.
More Information
The word "debonair" is frequently associated with characters like James Bond, known for their impeccable style and effortless charm.