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- [swah-vi-tee, swav-i-]
- /ˈswɑ vɪ ti, ˈswæv ɪ-/
- /swɑːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [swah-vi-tee, swav-i-]
- /ˈswɑ vɪ ti, ˈswæv ɪ-/
Definitions of suavity word
- noun plural suavity a suave or smoothly agreeable quality. 1
- noun plural suavity suavities, suave or courteous actions or manners; amenities. 1
- noun suavity the quality of being suave; graceful politeness 0
- noun suavity a suave action, speech, etc. 0
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Origin of suavity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin suāvitās pleasantness, equivalent to suāv(is) sweet + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Suavity
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suavity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
suavity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for suavity
noun suavity
- amenity — Amenities are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort.
- comity — mutual civility; courtesy
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
- courtliness — polite, refined, or elegant: courtly manners.
- good behavior — satisfactory, proper, or polite conduct.
Top questions with suavity
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