dashing

/'dæʃiɳ/
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dashing

A dashing gentleman tips his hat to a lady on the street.

Definition
  1. 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.
dashing

A dashing gentleman tips his hat to a lady on the street.

Adjective
  1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
    • a dapper young man
    • a jaunty red hat
  2. lively and spirited
    • a dashing hero