suave

Example Sentences

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While Ahmadinejad was dressed in “vintage, early 1980s” clothes, Larijani came from “the opposite end of the sartorial spectrum: suave, wearing a carefully pressed Ralph Lauren polo shirt,” Straw wrote in his memoir.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

There is something especially suave about an ace skier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

That’s a reference to the overly suave serial killer in the film “American Psycho” crossed with a popular 1990s version of a male Barbie known for its pretty eyes and good hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Even the suave Bailey, who plays Prince Fiyero, put in the work, filming "Bridgerton" season two, the limited series "My Fellow Travelers" and "Wicked" at the same time.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2025

Although his voice was suave enough, Johnny knew he was furious.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes