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dashing

|dash-ing|

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/ˈdæʃɪŋ/

(dash)

quick movement

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdverb
dashdashesdashesdashesdasheddasheddashingdashingdashingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'dashing' originates from the verb 'dash', which comes from Middle English 'daschen', meaning 'to strike or smash'.

Historical Evolution

'daschen' transformed into the modern English word 'dash', and 'dashing' evolved as an adjective form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or smash', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'stylish and energetic'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

attractive in a confident, adventurous, and stylish way.

He looked dashing in his new suit.

Synonyms

stylishelegantchic

Antonyms

unattractiveplain

Adjective 2

energetic and spirited; lively.

The dashing young horse galloped across the field.

Synonyms

spiritedlivelydynamic

Antonyms

lethargicdull

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Idioms

cut a dashing figure

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45