- dapperness
- noun see dapper
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
dapperness
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dapperness — See dapperly. * * * … Universalium
dapperness — noun The state or quality of being dapper … Wiktionary
dapperness — n. handsomeness, beautifulness, attractiveness … English contemporary dictionary
dapperness — dap·per·ness … English syllables
dapperness — noun stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance • Syn: ↑jauntiness, ↑nattiness, ↑rakishness • Derivationally related forms: ↑rakish (for: ↑rakishness), ↑dapper, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
jauntiness — noun 1. a breezy liveliness a delightful breeziness of manner • Syn: ↑breeziness • Derivationally related forms: ↑jaunty, ↑breezy (for: ↑breeziness) … Useful english dictionary
nattiness — noun stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance • Syn: ↑jauntiness, ↑dapperness, ↑rakishness • Derivationally related forms: ↑rakish (for: ↑rakishness), ↑dapper ( … Useful english dictionary
rakishness — noun 1. the quality of a rake • Derivationally related forms: ↑rakish • Hypernyms: ↑dissoluteness, ↑incontinence, ↑self gratification 2. stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
dapper — adjective Etymology: Middle English dapyr, from Middle Dutch dapper quick, strong; akin to Old High German tapfar heavy, Old Church Slavic debelŭ thick Date: 15th century 1. a. neat and trim in appearance b. very spruce and stylish … New Collegiate Dictionary
dapper — dapperly, adv. dapperness, n. /dap euhr/, adj. 1. neat; trim; smart: He looked very dapper in his new suit. 2. lively and brisk: to walk with a dapper step. 3. small and active. [1400 50; late ME daper < MD dapper nimble, stalwart; c. G tapfer… … Universalium
