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- [dash-ing]
- /ˈdæʃ ɪŋ/
- /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/
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- [dash-ing]
- /ˈdæʃ ɪŋ/
Definitions of dashing word
- adjective dashing A dashing person or thing is very stylish and attractive. 3
- adjective dashing spirited; lively 3
- adjective dashing stylish; showy 3
- adjective dashing full of dash or spirit; bold and lively 3
- adjective dashing showy; striking; stylish 3
- adjective dashing energetic and spirited; lively: a dashing hero. 1
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Origin of dashing
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-05; dash1 + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Dashing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dashing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dashing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dashing
adj dashing
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- debonair — A man who is debonair is confident, charming, and well-dressed.
- stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
- dapper — A man who is dapper has a very neat and clean appearance, and is often also small and thin.
- plucky — having or showing pluck or courage; brave: The drowning swimmer was rescued by a plucky schoolboy.
adjective dashing
- striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- flamboyant — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
noun dashing
- racing — a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
Antonyms for dashing
adj dashing
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- drab — dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc.
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