Dandy
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.
Words to choose between 5
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| everyday | |
| warm | |
| professional | |
| literary |
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everyday
Fits when calm approval or adequacy is intended
Careful Fine can sound reluctant rather than genuinely pleased.
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everyday
Fits when uncomplicated enthusiasm fits
Careful Great is stronger and lacks dandy's lightly old-fashioned cheer.
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warm
Fits when practical usefulness is the real compliment
Careful Handy says nothing about general quality or enjoyment.
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professional
Fits when a serious evaluation is needed
Careful Excellent removes the playful understatement.
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literary
Fits when exuberant traditional praise suits the voice
Careful Splendid feels grander than a handy small success.
Opposites 3
- poor
- useless
- disappointing
Common phrases 3
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just dandy
The repaired latch works just dandy after one adjustment.
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a dandy idea
A dandy idea from the porter saved everyone an extra journey.
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dandy little
The stall sells a dandy little brush for narrow jars.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Wodencafe, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated