Definition for SUAV'I-TY

SUAV'I-TY, n. [L. suavitas; Fr. suavité; It. soavità; Sp. suavidad; from L. suavis, sweet.]

  1. Sweetness, in a literal sense. [Not in use.] – Brown.
  2. Sweetness, in a figurative sense; that which is to the mind what sweetness is to the tongue; agreeableness; softness; pleasantness; as, suavity of manners; suavity of language, conversation or address.

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