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Dashing

/ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/

To run quickly or for a short distance.

📖 Definitions of "Dashing"

verb
  1. 1

    To run quickly or for a short distance.

    "He dashed across the field."

  2. 2

    To leave or depart.

    "I have to dash now. See you soon."

  3. 3

    To destroy by striking (against).

    "He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight."

  4. 4

    To throw violently.

    "The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident."

noun
  1. 1

    The action of the verb to dash.

adjective
  1. 1

    Spirited, audacious and full of high spirits.

  2. 2

    Chic, fashionable.

    "All heads turned as the dashing young man entered the room."

🔄 Synonyms of "Dashing"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
spiritedLively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
rakishDashingly, carelessly, or sportingly unconventional or stylish; jaunty; characterized by a devil-may-care unconventionality; having a somewhat disreputable quality or appearance.
dapperStylishly dressed, neatly dressed, spiffy.
stylishHaving elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.
smartnoun(intransitive) To hurt or sting.
raffishCharacterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
nattynoun(informal) Smart and fashionable.
snappy(informal) Rapid and without delay.
fashionablenounCharacteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style; in fashion; in vogue.
sprucenounAny of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.
gallantnounBrave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.
jauntynounDapper or stylish.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dashing"

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WordDefinition
spiritedLively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
jauntynounDapper or stylish.
gallantverbTo behave in a gallant fashion; to act the gallant.
dapperStylishly dressed, neatly dressed, spiffy.
nattynoun(informal) Smart and fashionable.
stylishHaving elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.
fashionablenounCharacteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style; in fashion; in vogue.
raffishCharacterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
rakishDashingly, carelessly, or sportingly unconventional or stylish; jaunty; characterized by a devil-may-care unconventionality; having a somewhat disreputable quality or appearance.
snappy(informal) Rapid and without delay.
smartverb(intransitive) To hurt or sting.
spruceverb(usually with up) To arrange neatly; tidy up.
chipperverb(UK, dialect) To chirp or chirrup.
chicnounElegant, stylish.
handsomeverb(transitive, obsolete) To render handsome.
frustratingDiscouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty.
thwartingnounAn instance of blocking or obstructing.
splendidGorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.
foilingnounThe act by which something is foiled; prevention of success.
swashbucklingAdventurous, exciting.

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