Dashing
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Definitions
2 meaningsAttractive in a spirited, stylish, and confident way.
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Attractively lively and fashionable.
The dashing explorer captivated the audience with his tales of adventure.
💡 Simply: Imagine a celebrity walking the red carpet. They look really cool, stylish, and confident. That's dashing! It's like when someone looks like they're ready for an adventure, always looking their best.
👶 For kids: When someone looks super cool and handsome, like a superhero!
More Examples
She found him to be a dashing and sophisticated gentleman.
He was known for his dashing good looks and charm.
How It's Used
"He cuts a dashing figure in his tailored suit."
"The dashing young officer swept her off her feet."
Displaying dashing actions or characteristics.
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Energetic and spirited, often implying a touch of boldness.
The dashing knight charged into battle.
💡 Simply: It's when someone does something exciting and maybe a little risky in a cool, confident way. Like a quick getaway or a brave move to save the day
👶 For kids: Someone who is super brave and exciting!
More Examples
The detective made a dashing entrance at the crime scene.
He showed a dashing disregard for the rules.
How It's Used
"He made a dashing escape."
"The dashing hero saved the princess from the dragon."
Idioms & expressions
dashing through the snow
A phrase from the Christmas carol 'Jingle Bells'. It describes the action of travelling quickly through the snow in a sleigh or other vehicle.
"We're dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh."
From the verb 'dash', which originally meant to strike or collide violently. The adjective 'dashing' developed in the 16th century, initially referring to a bold and spirited action, and later expanding to describe someone's appearance or style.
In earlier periods, 'dashing' often described a bold and impetuous action or person, like 'a dashing attack'. Over time, the emphasis shifted towards appearance and style.
Memory tip
Think of a hero in a movie - handsome, brave, and always ready for action.