urbane
Example Sentences
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Sir Andreas told the BBC in 2002 how he had been described as an "urbane liberal" by the Daily Mail for this controversial move "and I was so pleased with the 'urbane'."
From BBC
His elegant and urbane Oedipus, a politician on the cusp of a momentous victory, prides himself on not playing by the old rules.
From Los Angeles Times
Born Jyoti in a village in India, she assumes the more urbane name Jasmine at age 15.
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
County, at its best, comes across as urbane, lively, tolerant, expansive, with a sense of humor about itself.
From Los Angeles Times
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