SUAVELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does suavely mean? 

• SUAVELY (adverb)
  The adverb SUAVELY has 1 sense:

1. with suavity; in a suave manner

  Familiarity information: SUAVELY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SUAVELY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

With suavity; in a suave manner

Context example:

he is suavely charming and all the ladies love him

Pertainym:

suave (having a sophisticated charm)

 Context examples 

“It is only a suggestion,” said Holmes, suavely.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“Oh, it won’t do—really it won’t,” said Holmes suavely.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

"The unfortunate circumstances—if you had chanced here any other day," Mr. Ford began suavely, only to be interrupted by Mr. Ends, whose cranky eyes justified themselves in his shortness of temper.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

“I forgot to inquire,” he went on suavely, “as to the nature of your occupation. What commodities do you turn out? What tools and materials do you require?”

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

Then, without any seeming change, he brought the conversation gently round to his visit, and suavely said:—'My dear young miss, I have the so great pleasure because you are so much beloved. That is much, my dear, ever were there that which I do not see. They told me you were down in the spirit, and that you were of a ghastly pale. To them I say: Pouf!'

(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)

Far be it from me, said Sir Claude Latour suavely, to persuade you against this worthy archer, or against Sir Nigel Loring; yet we have been together in many ventures, and perchance it may not be amiss if I say to you what I think upon the matter.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“You can understand,” said Holmes suavely, “that I extend to the affairs of my other clients the same secrecy which I promise to you in yours.”

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)