Added 9 October 2026 debonaire adjective Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about debonaire at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Having a sophisticated charm. a debonair gentleman Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air. looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit Related Words: debonnairedebonairsuavejauntycheerfulchipperrefinedcouthycocksybebeardedhunky-dorey Back to today's word