Chesterfieldian

[ ches-ter-feel-dee-uh n ]

/ ˌtʃɛs tərˈfil di ən /

of, relating to, or like the 4th Earl of Chesterfield or his writings; elegant; urbane; suave.

Origin of Chesterfieldian

First recorded in 1770–80; Chesterfield + -ian

He made a bow which was Chesterfieldian and incidentally made answer, rattling it off with the swiftness of a boulevardier.

Nothing But the Truth |Frederic S. Isham
There, as he was saying good-by with a Chesterfieldian air, Tough plucked him by the sleeve.

The Varmint |Owen Johnson
The guests at the Felton banquet greatly exceed the Chesterfieldian limits.

Red as a Rose is She |Rhoda Broughton
Besides, sir, he was a boy who under a Chesterfieldian exterior hid strong destructive propensities.

The Confidence-Man |Herman Melville

He passed out of the door with a Chesterfieldian bow and good night.

Yellowstone Nights |Herbert Quick

Chesterfieldian

/ (ˌtʃɛstəˈfiːldɪən) /

of or like Lord Chesterfield; suave; elegant; polished