urbane

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Off court he is urbane and thoughtful, and able to speak fluently in a number of languages.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

In private, foreign officials said, Rodríguez was urbane and attentive, observing the usual diplomatic niceties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Sir Andreas told the BBC in 2002 how he had been described as an "urbane liberal" by the Daily Mail for this controversial move "and I was so pleased with the 'urbane'."

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

The former Olympic athlete, who has died at the age of 84, had an urbane manner and "grandee" style, although it belied more humble origins.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

"Anyhow he gives large parties," said Jordan, changing the subject with an urbane distaste for the concrete.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald