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urbane

Pronunciation: /əːˈbeɪn/

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Definition of urbane

adjective

  • (of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner: he is charming and urbane a sophisticated, urbane man

Derivatives

urbanely

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'urban'): from French urbain or Latin urbanus (see urban)

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