urbane

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Off court he is urbane and thoughtful, and able to speak fluently in a number of languages.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Compared to the toolbox angularity of its rivals, the CX-90’s presentation is sleek, urbane, even fancy, with lots of brightwork accenting the front and rear bumpers, rocker panels and grille frame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

After Boose cruised through “12 to 12,” Sombr’s urbane, disco-funky single, Boose leaped into the hotel’s turquoise pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

The former Olympic athlete, who has died at the age of 84, had an urbane manner and "grandee" style, although it belied more humble origins.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

As she watched these newsreels, what Tessie noticed wasn’t the bombed-out buildings but the sidewalk cafes, the fountains, the self-composed, urbane little dogs.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides