Dandified: meaning, definitions and examples
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dandified
[ ˈdændɪfaɪd ]
fashion style
Dandified refers to a style characterized by a particular attention to appearance, often associated with a dandy. It implies a sophisticated and ostentatious sense of fashion, where one is preoccupied with elegance and refinement in clothing and behavior.
Synonyms
elegant, refined, sophisticated, stylish.
Examples of usage
- He arrived at the party in a dandified suit that turned heads.
- The artist had a dandified persona that impressed the critics.
- Her dandified manner of speaking added to her charm.
Translations
Translations of the word "dandified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dandificado
🇮🇳 अभिजात्य
🇩🇪 dandifiziert
🇮🇩 dandified
🇺🇦 дандизований
🇵🇱 dandifikowany
🇯🇵 ダンディ化された
🇫🇷 dandifié
🇪🇸 dandificado
🇹🇷 dandileşmiş
🇰🇷 댄디화된
🇸🇦 مُتَأنِّق
🇨🇿 dandyizovaný
🇸🇰 dandifikovaný
🇨🇳 时髦化的
🇸🇮 dandificiran
🇮🇸 dandífaður
🇰🇿 дандиландыру
🇬🇪 დანდიфицированი
🇦🇿 dandiləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 dandificado
Etymology
The term 'dandified' originates from the word 'dandy', which in the early 19th century referred to a man who placed particular importance on physical appearance, often dressing in an extravagant and sophisticated manner. The word 'dandy' itself stems from an earlier Scottish term 'dandy', meaning 'a simpleton' or 'fop', evolving over time to signify someone who is meticulous about their fashion. The culture of dandyism gained prominence in the late 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in Britain, where figures like Beau Brummell became iconic examples of the dandy lifestyle. Brummell epitomized the dandified lifestyle through his personalized attention to detail in dress and manners, influencing fashion trends that prioritized a polished and often flamboyant style. The term 'dandified' captures this essence of fanciful elegance and is often used to describe behaviors and attire that reflect such meticulous attention to aesthetic details.