dashing

Definition

  • adjective: attractive and impressive in a way that shows confidence
  • adjective: marked by vigorous action
  • synonyms: spirited, bold, showy

Examples

  • The actor 'cuts a dashing figure' as a young Jack Kennedy.

  • People were 'dashing' inside to get out of the rain.

  • She married a 'dashing' young lawyer from the city.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Now what identity will you travel under? Well, I shall be, uh, dreary old Sir Charles Litton leaving the country- and, um, fearless, dashing, young Dr. Marvin Tanney... arriving in Lugash. Hmm. Watch it! I have the report here. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther