'Debonair' definitions:

Definition of 'debonair'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having a sophisticated charm; "a debonair gentleman" [syn: debonair, debonaire, debonnaire, suave]
adjective
Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air; "looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit"- Frances G. Patton; "life that is gay, brisk, and debonair"- H.M.Reynolds; "walked with a jaunty step"; "a jaunty optimist" [syn: chipper, debonair, debonaire, jaunty]

Definition of 'Debonair'

From: GCIDE
  • Debonair \Deb`o*nair"\, a. [OE. debonere, OF. de bon aire, debonaire, of good descent or lineage, excellent, debonair, F. d['e]bonnaire debonair; de of (L. de) + bon good (L. bonus) + aire. See Air, and Bounty, and cf. Bonair.] Characterized by courteousness, affability, or gentleness; of good appearance and manners; graceful; complaisant. [1913 Webster]
  • Was never prince so meek and debonair. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

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