What does dandyish mean?
Dandyish means Characteristic of or resembling the style of a dandy..
Dandyish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Characteristic of or resembling the style of a dandy..
Example Sentences
The latter was a stranger to him but in the darkness, by the aid of the glowing cigarette tips, he could make out a pale dandyish face over which a smile was travelling slowly, a tall overcoated figure and a hard hat.
His clothes were sombre, clean but not immaculate, pressed, but yesterday perhaps not today. In short, neither slovenly nor dandyish.
As he crossed the drawing room he acknowledged himself with a flattered smile in a mirror. He was wearing a wing collar, and something dandyish in him, some memory of the licence and discipline of being in a play, lifted his mood.
Synonyms for dandyish
Antonyms for dandyish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dandyish
- most dandyish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dandyish?
Common synonyms include dandiacal, foppish, beauish, buckish.
What is the opposite of dandyish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dandyish in a sentence?
The latter was a stranger to him but in the darkness, by the aid of the glowing cigarette tips, he could make out a pale dandyish face over which a smile was travelling slowly, a tall overcoated figure and a hard hat.
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