dandyism

9.9

A style of dressing and acting that aims to look very elegant and fashionable

noun
/ˈdændiˌɪzəm/

: dandismo

His unique style and attention to detail reflect a strong sense of dandyism, making him stand out in any crowd.

Examples

The artist's dandyism was evident in the flamboyant colors and elaborate patterns of his clothing.
When Baudelaire, late in his life, laid plans to write an essay on his understanding of the dandy, he gave it the working title, "Literary Dandyism, or Greatness Without Conviction" (Pichois, 1989, p. 270).

Academic text (1998)
They teach dandyism, and the fact that lots of women eat it up just shows how messed up women are today.

Blog text (19)
"The fop," a contemporary advocate of dandyism explained, "is a near relative of the fool, and a pure dandy may never be that..."

Academic text (1996)
In the late 19th century, dandyism was a prominent cultural movement that emphasized elegance and sophistication in men's fashion.

Synonyms

foppishness

vsdandyism

Offensive

9.9

A way of dressing and behaving that is very showy and vain

is a cultivated style emphasising refined elegance rather than mere vanity

Antonyms

vulgarity

NSFW

18 7.4

A lack of good taste and politeness in speech or behavior

sloppiness

5 3.7

Careless, untidy behaviour that shows little attention to detail

How Showy

foppery

Offensive

1 9.9

dandyism

9.9

stylishness

1 3.6

Surface Forms

dandyism singular

dandyisms plural

Morphology

dandyism = dandy (transparent) = dandy + ism

The noun is a standard derivation meaning the practice, style, or characteristic associated with a 'dandy', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word dandyism comes from dandy, a word for 'a man who cares a lot about his clothes and looks', and the ending -ism, which means 'a way of life'. So, dandyism is the style and attitude of people who make neat, fashionable, and often showy dress into a way of life.