debonairly

Variant of debonair

adjective

  1. Archaic pleasant and friendly in a cheerful way; genial
  2. easy and carefree in manner; jaunty; sprightly
  3. elegant and gracious; urbane

Origin: ME debonaire < OFr < de bon aire, lit., of good breed or race: see aerie

Also sp. debonaire

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