Meaning of outsuave | Babel Free

Definitions

To exceed in suaveness.

rare, transitive

Examples

“Robert Conradre turns as Thomas Remington Sloane, a supersleuth who almost outsuaves James Bond in his feats of derring-do.”

“Then again, when she’d made the huge mistake of falling in love with this man, he’d been William Prescott Wyatt, a man who could outsuave Pierce Brosnan or even Cary Grant.”

“I heard that the Clarrie actor was supposed to be the original one from yonks ago but I have to admit she doesn't sound anything like I remember Clarrie ever sounding. And it isn't just Clarrie who was promising violence - Christine wasn't quite as vicious as Clarrie, indeed she outsuaved 007, but she was having a good laugh at Jazza's attempts at espionage when he invited himself round”

“Rains and Milland spend most of their time trying to outsuave each other, with O’Hara caught uncomfortably between them.”

“Elaine, however, appeared to be swept away when Santiago took her hand, kissed it, and introduced himself. “Santiago Andrada.” / “Um, uh ...” Elaine stammered. “Th-thank you!” / Nav couldn’t stand it. Shouldering his way in front of Santiago, he said smoothly, “Elaine, have I told you how much how I liked your design for the league gala? It is the best I have ever seen.” Not to be outsuaved, he kissed Elaine’s hand, too.”

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