Definition

In a way that is stylish, attractive, or confident.

Example

He walked into the room dashingly, catching everyone's attention.

Conversation

Did you see how he arrived at the party?

Yeah, he walked in dashingly in that suit!

I know, right? He always knows how to make an entrance.

It's like he was born to be the center of attention!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dashingly → It is formed from "dash" (from Middle English *dashe*, meaning to strike or move quickly) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "dashingly" describes doing something in a quick, stylish, or spirited manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone moving quickly and stylishly — that's what 'dashingly' means, as it combines the idea of striking quickly with a manner of doing it.

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