Urbane

Pronunciation: /ɜrˈbeɪn/

Definitions of urbane

adjective showing a high degree of refinement and sophistication

Example Sentences

A1 He is very friendly and urbane, always greeting everyone with a smile.

A2 The urbane gentleman offered to hold the door open for the elderly woman.

B1 The urbane host made sure to keep the conversation light and enjoyable for all guests.

B2 Her urbane demeanor and sophisticated style made her stand out at the party.

C1 The urbane politician was known for his eloquent speeches and polished appearance.

C2 The urbane businessman effortlessly navigated social situations with grace and charm.

Examples of urbane in a Sentence

formal The urbane gentleman greeted everyone at the party with impeccable manners.

informal He's so urbane, always knowing the right thing to say in any situation.

slang That dude is super urbane, he's always dressed to impress.

figurative Her urbane charm was like a breath of fresh air in the stuffy corporate environment.

Grammatical Forms of urbane

• past tense: urbaned
• plural: urbanes
• comparative: more urbane
• superlative: most urbane
• present tense: urbanes
• future tense: will be urbane
• perfect tense: has been urbane
• continuous tense: is being urbane
• singular: urbane
• positive degree: urbane
• infinitive: to be urbane
• gerund: urbaning
• participle: urbaned

Origin and Evolution of urbane

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'urbane' originated from the Latin word 'urbanus', which means 'of the city' or 'polished'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'urbane' has evolved to describe someone who is sophisticated, refined, and elegant in manner.