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dashing
adjective dash·ing
of a man or a man's appearance : attractive and impressive in a way that shows confidence
Full Definition of DASHING
1
: marked by vigorous action : spirited <a dashing young horse>
2
: marked by smartness especially in dress and manners
— dash·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of DASHING
circa 1697
Related to DASHING
- Synonyms
- adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, daring, bold, emboldened, enterprising, free-swinging, gutsy, hardy, nerved, nervy, venturesome, venturous
- Antonyms
- unadventurous, unenterprising
DASHING Defined for Kids
dashing
adjective dash·ing \ˈda-shiŋ\
Definition of DASHING for Kids
: very attractive <The groom looked dashing in his tuxedo.>
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