Dandyish

/ˈdæn.di.ɪʃ/

दांडी-सा; अत्यधिक सजे-धजे/फैशनेबल (अक्सर बनावटी दिखावे के साथ)

Hard #विशेषण #फैशन #वेशभूषा #व्यक्तित्व #साहित्यिक

Origin & History

From dandy (a man excessively concerned with dress and appearance) + -ish, meaning 'somewhat like' or 'characteristic of'. 'Dandy' is recorded from the late 18th century, of uncertain origin.

'dandy' (बहुत सजे-धजे रहने वाला व्यक्ति) + '-ish' (अर्थ: 'जैसा/सा' या 'लक्षण वाला') से बना। 'dandy' शब्द 18वीं शताब्दी के अंत से मिलता है; इसकी उत्पत्ति निश्चित नहीं मानी जाती।

Definition

Describing a person or style that is very fashionable and meticulously dressed, often with an affected, showy, or slightly vain air.

ऐसे व्यक्ति या शैली का वर्णन जो बहुत फैशनेबल और अत्यंत सलीके से सजा-धजा हो, अक्सर बनावटी, दिखावटी या हल्की-सी आत्ममुग्धता के साथ।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
He arrived in a dandyish suit and a perfectly knotted tie.

Usage Examples

Her dandyish attention to detail made even a simple outfit look expensive.
The character is written as a dandyish young man, more concerned with looks than work.
His dandyish mannerisms felt a bit theatrical in such a serious meeting.

Synonyms

Foppish Dapper Stylish Smart Fashion-conscious Affected Spruce

Related Forms

Noun
Dandy / Dandyism
Adjective
Dandyish
Adverb
Dandyishly

Idioms & Phrases

Dandyish airs
दांडी-सी अकड़/बनावटी ठाठ-बाट
A dandyish dresser
बहुत सजे-धजे कपड़े पहनने वाला व्यक्ति