Dashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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dashing

[ ˈdæʃɪŋ ]

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appearance

Full of spirit; bold; lively; stylish.

Synonyms

bold, charming, stylish

Examples of usage

He had a dashing smile that charmed everyone he met.
She looked absolutely dashing in her evening gown.
The dashing young man caught everyone's attention.

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quick movement

To run or move quickly in a spirited or bold manner.

Synonyms

dart, rush, sprint

Examples of usage

The horse was dashing across the field.
He dashed through the crowded street to catch the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "dashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elegante

🇮🇳 तेज़

🇩🇪 schneidig

🇮🇩 gagah

🇺🇦 стильний

🇵🇱 elegancki

🇯🇵 ダッシュする

🇫🇷 élégant

🇪🇸 elegante

🇹🇷 şık

🇰🇷 멋진

🇸🇦 أنيق

🇨🇿 elegantní

🇸🇰 šarmantný

🇨🇳 风度翩翩

🇸🇮 eleganten

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 сәнді

🇬🇪 ელეგანტური

🇦🇿 zərif

🇲🇽 elegante

Word origin

The word 'dashing' originated from the Middle English word 'dashen', meaning 'to strike violently'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone moving quickly and stylishly. The term became popular in the 18th century to describe a person with a spirited and bold appearance.