Dandy
adj.joyful, capableplayful
What it means
Very good, convenient, or satisfactory in a jaunty informal style.
Reach for it when giving playful approval to a useful thing or pleasing outcome
The folding handle makes a dandy solution for carrying the little stove.
Choose between these
5- everyday
when calm approval or adequacy is intended
not when Fine can sound reluctant rather than genuinely pleased.
- everyday
when uncomplicated enthusiasm fits
not when Great is stronger and lacks dandy's lightly old-fashioned cheer.
- warm
when practical usefulness is the real compliment
not when Handy says nothing about general quality or enjoyment.
- professional
when a serious evaluation is needed
not when Excellent removes the playful understatement.
- literary
when exuberant traditional praise suits the voice
not when Splendid feels grander than a handy small success.
Said against
3- poor
- useless
- disappointing
It naturally appears in
3- just dandy
The repaired latch works just dandy after one adjustment.
- a dandy idea
A dandy idea from the porter saved everyone an extra journey.
- dandy little
The stall sells a dandy little brush for narrow jars.