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- [swahv]
- /swɑv/
- /swɑːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [swahv]
- /swɑv/
Definition of suavely word
- adjective suavely (of persons or their manner, speech, etc.) smoothly agreeable or polite; agreeably or blandly urbane. 1
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Origin of suavely
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; < French < Latin suāvis sweet
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Parts of speech for Suavely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suavely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
suavely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for suavely
adverb suavely
- diplomatically — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
Antonyms for suavely
adv suavely
- barbarously — uncivilized; wild; savage; crude.
- bluntly — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- brazenly — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
- coarsely — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
- contemptuously — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
adverb suavely
- discourteously — In a discourteous manner.
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