Meaning & use
Dashing
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Stylish and attractive, typically in a bold or dynamic way.
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He looked dashing in his new tuxedo.
A dashing young officer greeted the guests at the door.
A note on using this word
Often paired with confident, energetic charm, evoking classic romantic or adventurous heroes.
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dowdydrab
Another way to use it
2. verb
Moving quickly and energetically.
The children came dashing down the hallway.
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