Meaning & use
dandyism
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The style and attitude of a dandy, a man who places great importance on refined, fashionable appearance and manners.
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The novel satirizes the dandyism of wealthy young men in Victorian London.
His dandyism showed in every detail, from his tailored coat to his polished cane.
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Associated historically with figures like Beau Brummell; carries connotations of elegance mixed with vanity or affectation.
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