Synonyms for
Dashing
Definition
having a lively and attractive quality; stylish
Synonyms & similar words
flash
crash
frightenoff
frightenaway
jaunty
scareaway
pall
snappy
dart
scare
smash
natty
dapper
dash
scareoff
shoot
gallant
scoot
scud
spiffy
rakish
raffish
spruce
daunt
handsome
elegant
smart
charming
stylish
natty
snappy
swaggering
jaunty
spirited
sparkling
vivacious
dynamic
energetic
dapper
debonair
classy
suave
sophisticated
fashionable
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- dashing appearance
- dashing young man
- dashing style
- dashing outfit
- dashing hero
- dashing smile
- dashing figure
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used to describe a person's appearance or demeanor, suggesting attractiveness, confidence, and a bold, stylish manner. It often carries a slightly old-fashioned or romantic connotation.
Example sentences
- John wore a dashing suit to the party last night.
- The dashing horse won the race in record time.
- The dashing young woman caught the eye of every man in the room.
- The superhero made a dashing entrance to save the day.
- The prince was known for his dashing looks and charming personality.
Quotes
The world is in a constant conspiracy against the brave. It's the age-old struggle: the roar of the crowd on the one side, and the voice of your conscience on the other. -Douglas MacArthur
A dashing officer is always fashionable. -Jane Austen
Wealth is nothing without health. A little money can make life comfortable, but a little courage, endurance, and dashing around will keep a person healthy and happy. -Somerset Maugham