suavity

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner

Etymology

From Middle English suavite, suavitee, suavyte, from Middle French suavité and its etymon Latin suāvitās.

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Synonyms

suaveness, blandness, smoothness

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