Definition

To dress someone or something in a stylish or fashionable way, making them look elegant or refined.

Example

He decided to dandify his appearance for the party by wearing a tailored suit and polished shoes.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how he's trying to dandify his style lately?

Yeah, I noticed he's wearing those flashy jackets now.

I think he believes it makes him stand out more.

It definitely does, but I wonder if it's really his thing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dandify → It is formed from "dandy" (originating from the Scottish term *dandy*, meaning a man who is overly concerned with his appearance) and "-fy" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "dandify" means to make someone or something dandy or stylish in appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of someone trying to make themselves look stylish or 'dandy' — that's what 'dandify' means.

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