Dandier: meaning, definitions and examples
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dandier
[ ˈdændiər ]
style, appearance
Dandier is a comparative form of dandy, which describes someone who is excessively concerned with their appearance and fashion, often dressing in a flamboyant or elegant manner. It can refer to someone who tries to stand out through their attire and grooming habits.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He looked even dandiest at the gala last night.
- The dandiest gentleman at the party drew attention from everyone.
- Her outfit was dandy, but his was dandiest.
- They both tried to outdo each other, but he was undoubtedly the dandiest.
Translations
Translations of the word "dandier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais elegante
- mais chique
- mais sofisticado
🇮🇳 ज़्यादा आकर्षक
- ज़्यादा सुंदर
- ज़्यादा फैशनेबल
🇩🇪 eleganter
- schicker
- stilvoller
🇮🇩 lebih anggun
- lebih modis
- lebih bergaya
🇺🇦 елегантніший
- модніший
- стильніший
🇵🇱 bardziej elegancki
- bardziej stylowy
- bardziej szykowny
🇯🇵 よりエレガントな
- よりスタイリッシュな
- より洗練された
🇫🇷 plus élégant
- plus chic
- plus raffiné
🇪🇸 más elegante
- más chic
- más sofisticado
🇹🇷 daha şık
- daha zarif
- daha stil sahibi
🇰🇷 더 세련된
- 더 멋진
- 더 스타일리시한
🇸🇦 أكثر أناقة
- أكثر تميزًا
- أكثر رقيًا
🇨🇿 více elegantní
- více stylový
- více módní
🇸🇰 viac elegantný
- viac štýlový
- viac módny
🇨🇳 更优雅
- 更时尚
- 更精致
🇸🇮 bolj eleganten
- bolj moderen
- bolj sofisticiran
🇮🇸 fínger
- fíngra
- glæsilegur
🇰🇿 одан да сәнді
- одан да әдемі
- одан да стильді
🇬🇪 მეტი ელეგანტური
- მეტი მოდური
- მეტი სტილური
🇦🇿 daha zərif
- daha dəbli
- daha stilə uyğun
🇲🇽 más elegante
- más chic
- más sofisticado
Etymology
The term 'dandy' originated in the late 18th century, deriving from the English dialect term 'dand' meaning 'to dress elegantly'. It became associated with a particular subculture of men in the Regency period, who were known for their extravagant fashion and meticulous grooming, portraying a sense of upper-class status. The comparative form 'dandier' emerged naturally as the language evolved, following typical linguistic patterns of comparison in English. Dandies were not just about fashion; they also embodied a specific attitude, often characterized by a blend of wit, self-assuredness, and a somewhat affected demeanor. Over time, the term has retained its connotation of elegance and flamboyance, though its usage has ebbed and flowed within various cultural contexts.