Dashingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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dashingly
[ ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ.li ]
manner of dress
Dashingly is an adverb used to describe a way of doing something with a strikingly elegant or fashionable flair. It often implies a sense of charisma and confidence in one's appearance or abilities. This term can pertain to various contexts, including fashion, behavior, or expression. When someone acts or presents themselves dashingly, they typically do so in a manner that is both impressive and stylish.
Synonyms
charmingly, elegantly, handsomely, stylishly.
Examples of usage
- He walked into the room, dashingly dressed in a tailored suit.
- She spoke dashingly about her latest adventure.
- The actor arrived dashingly, turning heads with his bold outfit.
- The car sped by, dashingly sleek and powerful.
Translations
Translations of the word "dashingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elegantemente
🇮🇳 शानदार तरीके से
🇩🇪 schick
🇮🇩 dengan menawan
🇺🇦 чудово
🇵🇱 zachwycająco
🇯🇵 魅力的に
🇫🇷 avec panache
🇪🇸 con elegancia
🇹🇷 şık bir şekilde
🇰🇷 화려하게
🇸🇦 بأسلوب رائع
🇨🇿 okouzlujícím způsobem
🇸🇰 očarujúco
🇨🇳 迷人地
🇸🇮 očarljivo
🇮🇸 glæsilega
🇰🇿 тартымды
🇬🇪 შთამბეჭდავად
🇦🇿 cazibədar
🇲🇽 con estilo
Etymology
The term 'dashingly' derives from the word 'dash', which originated in the early 1600s. The word 'dash' meant to strike or impinge with a sudden force, and it evolved to mean doing something with vigor and spirit. The adverbial form 'dashingly' adds the suffix '-ly', indicating the manner of action. Over time, 'dash' has also come to denote a quality of flair or stylishness, thus 'dashingly' implies not just action but doing something with flair and elegance. This transformation in meaning reflects broader cultural associations with style and personal presentation. The concept of being dashing is tied to a certain bravado and appeal, often linked to heroes or romantic figures in literature and culture.