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dashing
[ dash-ing ]
/ ˈdæʃ ɪŋ /
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adjective
energetic and spirited; lively: a dashing hero.
elegant and gallant in appearance and manner: a dashing young cavalry officer.
showy; stylish.
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OTHER WORDS FROM dashing
dash·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby dashing
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British Dictionary definitions for dashing
dashing
/ (ˈdæʃɪŋ) /
adjective
spirited; livelya dashing young man
stylish; showya dashing hat
Derived forms of dashing
dashingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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