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dashy

dashy

9.2
Attractive and stylish in a bold, showy way
  • adjective
  • Informal
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  • He drove a dashy car that caught everyone's attention at the party.

Examples

  • He wore a dashy tie that caught everyone's attention.

  • She prefers a more classic look, but her brother loves anything that's bold and dashy.

  • The singer wore a dashy suit on stage, sparkling under the lights.

  • Her dress was incredibly dashy for the party.

  • He drove a dashy car that caught everyone's attention at the party.

  • The singer wore a dashy suit on stage, sparkling under the lights.

  • She prefers a more classic look, but her brother loves anything that's bold and dashy.

Synonyms

classy
vsdashy
133 4.1

Being elegant and stylish and showing good taste

is flashier and more playful, not focused on restrained elegance
stylish
vsdashy
85 2.0

Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive

is flashier and livelier, not focused only on refined good taste
flashy
vsdashy
69 4.1

Very bright or showy in a way that attracts attention

is friendlier and implies attractive liveliness rather than tastelessness
chic
vsdashy
57 3.5

Elegant and fashionable in a simple, modern way

is more showy and lively rather than quietly refined elegance
flamboyant
vsdashy
35 6.5

Being very bright and showy to attract attention

is milder, focusing on stylish liveliness instead of extreme display
swanky
vsdashy
  • Informal
18 7.4

Very stylish and expensive-looking, like a fancy car or hotel

is less formal and more about bright, lively showiness than formality
snappy
vsdashy
  • Informal
17 3.8

Stylish and neat in appearance, often because of clothes or hair

is more about bold flash and liveliness than neatness or smartness
snazzy
vsdashy
  • Informal
15 7.2

Bright and stylish in a way that draws attention

is broader, used for any attractive lively style not only brightness
glitzy
vsdashy
13 4.8

A bright, showy look that tries to impress people

is more about genuine attractiveness and lively style than shallow glitter
showy
vsdashy
8 3.2

Bright or fancy in a way that draws attention

is more informal and also adds a lively, attractive quality instead
splashy
vsdashy
7 4.9

Very bright and showy to get attention but not in good taste

is more playful and less about poor taste, stressing liveliness
brassy
vsdashy
  • Offensive
5 7.2

Bold and showy in a way people may find rude

is less rude in tone and more about playful stylish attractiveness
sparkly
vsdashy
5 3.7

Full of lively energy and cheer

is more focused on vivid appearance and showy effect than that liveliness
rakish
vsdashy
4 8.4

Having a smart, lively, and slightly bold look or manner

is more about plain flashiness rather than unconventional bold attitude
swank
vsdashy
4 7.7

Fashionable and showy in a way that seems rich

is more informal and lively, not only about elegant impressiveness
jazzy
vsdashy
3 6.3

Bright and showy in style to attract attention

is broader, covering lively stylish looks beyond only bright clothes
flash
vsdashy
  • UK
3 7.4

Showy in a way meant to attract attention

is more clearly lively and attractive rather than merely ostentatious
glam
vsdashy
2 4.5

Stylish and attractive with shiny, showy details

is more about bold showiness and liveliness rather than polished glamour
kicky
vsdashy
  • Informal
2 7.4

Lively and exciting in a bold, stylish way

is more about showy brightness rather than pure energetic style
vampy
vsdashy
  • NSFW
2 9.3

Having a bold, sexy, and dramatic style like a glamorous, dangerous woman

is broader and playful rather than specifically seductive or sultry in tone
dashing
vsdashy
1 4.3

Attractive and stylish in a confident, lively way

is more about brightness and showiness than confident charm
swaggy
vsdashy
  • Slang
1 8.9

Looks stylish and confident in a cool way

is more about bright showiness and lively looks than cool confidence
swish
vsdashy
  • UK
1 7.2

Being stylish and looking expensive

is more casual and lively, stressing bright showiness not luxury
kippy
vsdashy
  • UK
9.9

Having bright, stylish clothes or decorations that look showy for parties

is more about being flashy and showy rather than only fashionable
zooty
vsdashy
  • Archaic
9.9

Looks very fashionable and showy, often wearing bright clothes

is less specific to dress and slightly more informal or showy
spanky
vsdashy
  • Informal
8.1

Looking bright and stylish and making people feel lively and cheerful

is slightly more about being bright and attention getting than cheerfulness
dandyish
vsdashy
9.1

Very careful about clothes and manners in a showy way

is less about extreme elegance and more about lively, attractive flash
hotsy-totsy
vsdashy
  • Archaic
9.9

Having a fashionable, attractive look, like new clothes or a neat room

is similar but leans more toward bright showiness and energetic flair
loudish
vsdashy
  • Informal
6.7

Bright and a little showy in appearance

is generally more lively and aimed at looking attractive rather than moderate

Antonyms

50 2.5

Not attractive to look at

37 1.8

Not pleasant to look at or to the senses

23 4.2

Not bright or colorful and not lively

How Stylish

flashy
69 4.1
dashy
  • Informal
9.2
stylish
85 2.0
smart
127 2.4
neat
144 1.0
plain
50 2.5

Surface Forms

dashy positive
dashier comparative
dashiest superlative

Morphology

dashy = dash (semi-transparent) = dash + y

Formed by productive suffix '-y' meaning 'characterized by'; however, the relevant sense of 'dash' meaning 'panache' may be unfamiliar to many learners, so the meaning is only partly predictable.

Etymology

Dashy comes from the simple word dash, which means 'quick, lively movement', plus the ending -y meaning 'full of'. So, dashy is 'full of dash' — bright, bold, and stylish.