dashing

IPA/ˈdæʃɪŋ/
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dashing — adjective

  • dashingpositive
  • more dashingcomparative
  • most dashingsuperlative

1. describes a person, especially a man, whose stylish clothes and calm, confident

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a person, especially a man, whose stylish clothes and calm, confident manner make them very attractive to others — like an actor in a formal suit who walks into a room with relaxed assurance, or a soldier in a dress uniform whose poise draws admiring glances.

例句

Javier arrived at the ceremony wearing a dashing black tuxedo and a velvet bow tie.

attributive: dashing + noun phrase describing outfit

A faded photograph showed a dashing young officer in crisp dress blues.

同義詞
  • handsome

    focuses on facial good looks rather than overall confident style

  • stylish

    emphasises fashion sense; does not carry the same connotation of bold confidence

  • elegant

    suggests refined, understated taste rather than exciting or bold flair

  • dapper

    specifically about neat, careful dressing; slightly more old-fashioned and less energetic

反義詞
  • scruffy

    untidy or shabby in appearance, the opposite of stylish grooming

  • dowdy

    unfashionable and dull, lacking the confident polish of a dashing person

文法句型

dashing + noun

look/feel dashing

用法筆記

Most often used to describe men, although it can apply to anyone whose appearance combines fashion with confident elegance. The set phrase 'cut a dashing figure' is a common literary expression.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a dashing dress to the party.
✅She wore a stunning dress to the party.
💡'dashing' describes the person's overall confident style, not just the item of clothing.
❌The car looked very dashing.
✅The car looked very sleek.
💡'dashing' primarily describes people, not objects.

2. full of lively energy and bold confidence in movement or action — for example, a

2.形容詞B2
釋義

full of lively energy and bold confidence in movement or action — for example, a quick, daring leap across a gap, a fast forward run in a football match that surprises the opponents, or someone entering a room with such cheerful energy that everyone turns to look.

例句

With a dashing leap, Fatima cleared the stone wall and landed on the grass.

attributive: dashing + noun of physical action

The winger made a dashing run past three defenders before crossing the ball.

同義詞
  • spirited

    broader — can describe personality, arguments, or performances; less visual than dashing

  • energetic

    more general, lacks the implication of boldness and flair

  • vigorous

    emphasises strength and force rather than stylish confidence

  • daring

    focuses on courage and risk-taking rather than energetic style

反義詞
  • timid

    lacking the bold confidence that characterises dashing actions

  • sluggish

    slow and without energy, opposite of spirited movement

文法句型

dashing + noun (of action/movement)

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on actions and movement rather than appearance. It is commonly paired with nouns of physical action: leap, charge, run, attack, entrance. The sense is slightly literary and often appears in adventure stories or historical narratives.

常見錯誤

❌He gave a dashing speech at the conference.
✅He gave a rousing speech at the conference.
💡'dashing' describes bold physical action or spirited movement, not verbal performance.