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smooth manner

[/smuːð ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: smooth manners
maneira suave
1. A calm, graceful, and effortless way of doing something or behaving
He greeted the guests in a smooth manner.
Ele cumprimentou os convidados de uma maneira suave.
2. A refined and sophisticated approach or demeanor
She handled the difficult situation in a smooth manner.
Ela enfrentou a situação difícil de uma forma elegante.
NYC Slang
smooth moves / smooth operator
Synonyms
graceful mannerelegant mannerrefined mannersuave mannerpolished mannerurbane manner
Antonyms
rough mannercrude mannerawkward mannerabrupt mannercoarse manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira suave / jeito tranquilo
Commonly used in everyday conversation
São Paulo
maneira elegante / de forma descontraída
Often emphasizes sophistication
Rio de Janeiro
jogo de cintura / forma calma
May reference colloquial expression for adaptability
Portugal
de forma suave / com elegância
Formal and refined usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth sailing
smooth talker
smooth as silk
keep it smooth
smooth operator
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