dancy

[ dan-see, dahn- ]

/ ˈdæn si, ˈdɑn- /

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adjective, dan·ci·er, dan·ci·est.

suitable for or conducive to dancing; danceable.

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Words nearby dancy

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How to use dancy in a sentence

It stars Hugh Dancy as damaged-goods special agent Will Graham and Mads Mikkelsen in the title role of Hannibal Lecter.
‘Hannibal’: Ken Tucker on His Lack of Appetite for NBC’s Serial-Killer Drama|Ken Tucker|April 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Billy Crudup left Mary-Louise Parker for Claire Danes, who then swiftly left him for Hugh Dancy.
A Happy Ending for Tiger?|The Daily Beast|August 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Still at a half crouch, Dancy's right hand began to steal back under the skirt of his long black coat.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm|Irvin S. Cobb
Captain Dancy is a gallant fellow, with a fine record as a soldier; and only just married.
Loyalties (Fifth Series Plays)|John Galsworthy

Captain Dancy, a serious accusation has been made against you by this gentleman in the presence of several members of the Club.
Loyalties (Fifth Series Plays)|John Galsworthy
I've seen Ronny Dancy do the maddest things for no mortal reason except the risk.
Loyalties (Fifth Series Plays)|John Galsworthy
My dear Mrs Dancy, there's no need at all for you to come down to-morrow; take a rest and nurse your head.
Loyalties (Fifth Series Plays)|John Galsworthy