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Suave

Swahv

/ˈswɑːv/

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suave

Dictionary meaning

Smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication.

Synonyms: smooth

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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