urbane

adjective
UK: /ɜːˈbeɪn/
US: /ɝːˈbeɪn/

  1. Refined and sophisticated in manner or style; suave and courteous.

    1. He is an urbane man, always perfectly dressed.
    2. The play's urbane wit delighted the sophisticated audience, showcasing urbane dialogue.

  2. Showing a high degree of refinement and wide knowledge, often associated with city life.

    1. His urbane jokes made everyone laugh.
    2. Living in the city has given her an urbane perspective, making her urbane in conversations.

Synonyms

sophisticated cultivated refined polished suave

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "urbane" in English means: Refined and sophisticated in manner or style; suave and courteous., Showing a high degree of refinement and wide knowledge, often associated with city life..

The phonetic transcription of "urbane" is /ɜːˈbeɪn/ in British English and /ɝːˈbeɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "urbane": sophisticated, cultivated, refined, polished, suave.

Example usage of "urbane": "He is an urbane man, always perfectly dressed.". More examples on the page.