adj
Uncommon
dashing
DA-shihng
Dashing (adj) means Stylish and attractive in a bold, confident way. Example: “He looked dashing in his new suit.”
adj
1
Stylish and attractive in a bold, confident way.
"He looked dashing in his new suit."
"A dashing young officer led the parade."
How to use dashing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone (often a man) who is stylishly attractive and full of confident energy.
Common pairings
dashing young man
a dashing figure
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Word forms
- Plural
- dashings
- Comparative
- more dashing
- Superlative
- most dashing
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Etymology
From dash plus -ing, originally describing someone who moved with a bold, spirited flourish.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for dashing
hashing
washing
lashing
bashing
smashing
flashing
crashing
clashing
trashing
slashing
thrashing
splashing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dashing” mean?
The word “dashing” means stylish and attractive in a bold, confident way. In plain terms, describes someone (often a man) who is stylishly attractive and full of confident energy.
How do you pronounce “dashing”?
“Dashing” is pronounced DA-shihng (/ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “dashing” in a sentence?
Here is “dashing” used in a sentence: “He looked dashing in his new suit.”
What part of speech is “dashing”?
“Dashing” is an adjective.
Is “dashing” a common word?
“Dashing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
