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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Origin of dashing

First recorded in 1800–05; dash¹ + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM dashing

dash·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby dashing

dashed, dasheen, dasher, dashi, dashiki, dashing, Dashing White Sergeant, dash light, dash off, dashpot, dash someone's hopes

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How to use dashing in a sentence

The Sun newspaper reported that Harry will no longer be able to wear military uniform at official events, including the dashing red Royal Marines uniform he wore in March last year.
Prince Harry and Meghan lose their patronages, won’t return as ‘working royals’|William Booth, Karla Adam|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
That intelligence later caught the eye of the dashing Franklin Roosevelt, a somewhat-distant cousin who courted her with the nose-holding approval of his mother.
The transformation of Eleanor Roosevelt|Terri Schlichenmeyer|February 4, 2021|Washington Blade
The Ellsberg of 2021 bears a strong resemblance to the brilliant, dashing character at the center of one of the most pivotal moments in legal and journalistic history.
Seeing the Pentagon Papers in a New Light|by Stephen Engelberg|February 3, 2021|ProPublica
Sidney Poitier, the dashing, trailblazing star of stage and screen, has received countless accolades and awards as one of Hollywood’s most revered icons.
Arizona State University Names New American Film School After Sidney Poitier|Brande Victorian|February 2, 2021|Essence.com

There are chic copitas for sipping mezcal and a dashing ice scooping set too.
Someone Please Buy Me This Gorgeous Cocktail Set|Nick Mancall-Bitel|December 30, 2020|Eater
Leaked emails show Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal confessing that the dashing Elba should be 007.
Exclusive: Sony Emails Reveal Studio Head Wants Idris Elba For the Next James Bond|William Boot|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Just then a young boar came dashing by, and the huntsman stabbed it to death.
In New Brothers Grimm 'Snow White', The Prince Doesn't Save Her|The Brothers Grimm|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is, by all accounts, brilliant; a dashing, urbane go-getter who exudes charm.
This Scary-Smart New Minister of Economy Might Just Turn France Around|Tracy McNicoll|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A generation later, a dashing French socialist named Etienne Cabet founded the Icarian Nation in Illinois.
One U.S. Constitution Just Wasn’t Enough|Tom Arnold-Forster|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After all, reading would be pretty boring if romance novels got all the dashing rogues.
Inside George R.R. Martin’s New Book (Mild Buzzkill: Only One Story is Martin’s)|William O’Connor|June 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I hope the French Government will recognize this dashing stroke of d'Amade's by something more solid than a thank you.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
She also played his Fourteenth Rhapsody with orchestral accompaniment in most bold and dashing style.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
The rebellious brown hair was almost in the shade of my own dashing hat-brim.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
He was dashing off in his eager fashion, when Mr. Ducksmith laid a detaining hand on his arm.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Mrs. Ducksmith gathered up her knitting and retired, Aristide dashing to the door to open it for her.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke

British Dictionary definitions for dashing

dashing

/ (ˈdæʃɪŋ) /

adjective

spirited; livelya dashing young man

stylish; showya dashing hat

Derived forms of dashing

dashingly, adverb

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