Both Uses of
suave
in
Middlemarch
- I am glad to hear it," said Dr. Minchin, with mingled suavity and surprise.†
Chpt 7
- "Pray sit down, Mr. Garth," continued the banker, in his suavest tone.†
Chpt 7 *
Definition:
having a sophisticated charm
When said of a person, suave is not always complimentary. It is often said of a man who is not sincere. However, at it's most basic level it would imply that someone knows the proper or polite way to act, is confident, and effortlessly acts in a proper and gracious manner.