dashing
/'dæʃiɳ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Stylish and confident in appearance or manner: Describes someone who is very fashionable, attractive, and energetic in a way that is impressive.
- Lively, spirited, and vigorous: Describes an action or a person's character as being full of energy, boldness, and panache.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- He cut a dashing figure in his tailored suit and hat. (He looked very stylish and confident.)
- The cavalry led a dashing charge against the enemy lines. (The cavalry made a spirited and bold attack.)
- She has a dashing personality that lights up the room. (She has a lively and impressive personality.)
Advanced Usage
- "To make a dashing entrance/exit": To enter or leave a place in a very stylish, confident, and noticeable way.
- The actor made a dashing entrance, capturing everyone's attention.
Variants and Related Words
- Dash (verb): To move or act with great speed and energy.
- He had to dash to catch the train.
- Dashingly (adverb): In a dashing manner.
- He was dashingly dressed for the gala.
Synonyms
- Debonair: Confidently stylish and charming.
- Jaunty: Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
- Spirited: Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
- Dapper: Neat and trim in dress and appearance (typically used for men).
Idioms and Phrases
- "Cut a dashing figure": To have a very stylish and impressive appearance.
- In his uniform, he cut a dashing figure.
Adjective
- marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
- a dapper young man
- a jaunty red hat
- lively and spirited
- a dashing hero