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dashing

[dash-ing] / ˈdæʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
bold, flamboyant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dapper debonair fearless plucky stylish swashbuckling
STRONG
alert animated daring dazzling keen rousing smart spirited swank swish
WEAK
adventurous chic elegant exclusive exuberant fashionable gallant gay jaunty lively modish showy sporty vivacious
Antonyms
STRONG
apathetic dull lethargic stupid unfashionable unstylish
WEAK
boring calm drab plain unimpressive

Example Sentences

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Actually, a lot of assets are dashing investors’ expectations regarding how they should behave during such a difficult period.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

One drone hit the world’s busiest airport, in Dubai, on Saturday, dashing hopes that flights could resume from the regional hub.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

And their mini-meltdowns only add to the stresses of parents dashing between school plays, present shopping and masterminding the family feast.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Outside the building, safety alerts sent people dashing for shelter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Henry and Frederick Lynn are very dashing sparks indeed; and Colonel Dent is a fine soldierly man.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.