Dashing
What it means
Attractively stylish, confident, and full of lively presence.
Reach for it when praising a person's spirited appearance and social flair
A dashing violinist in a red waistcoat opened the festival.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when good taste in appearance is the main observation
Careful Stylish does not by itself credit confidence, movement, or personal magnetism.
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warm
Fits when lively energy matters more than attractiveness
Careful A spirited person may be casually dressed and not dashing in appearance.
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professional
Fits when a person's presence draws and influences others
Careful Charisma concerns social effect and says nothing necessary about dress or physical style.
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professional
Fits when an appearance commands attention without judging its charm
Careful Something can be striking because it is severe or unusual, not attractively spirited.
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formal
Fits when polished charm and easy manners are both evident
Careful The suave implication is unsupported when only the clothing can be seen.
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literary
Fits when courage or courtly courtesy accompanies the appeal
Careful Gallant introduces honorable conduct that a dashing look alone cannot prove.
Opposites 3
- drab
- shabby
- listless
Common phrases 3
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dashing figure
The dashing figure on the poster wore a bright riding coat.
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dashing style
His dashing style made the traditional uniform feel fresh.
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look dashing
Theo will look dashing in the restored dinner jacket.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated