dashing

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or acting with great energy and speed.

  - "The dashing runner crossed the finish line first."
  - "The dashing waves crashed against the shore."

• adjective

  Attractively or stylishly dressed.

  - "The dashing young man wore a tuxedo."
  - "She looked stunningly dashing in her red dress."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dashing
flashing , splashing , rashing , dashingly

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Variants

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dashing , dashingly , dash , dashed , dashes , dash off , dashed off , dashes off , dashing off

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'given to flogging', from the Old French 'daher' meaning 'to give', due to the association of fast, energetic movement with being whipped.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dashing' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. In the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character Dora Spenlow is described as 'dashingly beautiful'.

3. The term 'dashing' is often used to describe the appearance and demeanor of racecar drivers.

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Related Concepts

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1. energetic: Related to having or displaying a great deal of energy or enthusiasm.

2. agile: Related to being able to move quickly and easily.

3. stylish: Related to having a fashionable and attractive appearance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dashing' has been used to describe both the physical energy and attractiveness of characters. In art, 'dashing' has been used to depict dynamic scenes and subjects.

How to Memorize "dashing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a runner crossing the finish line with great energy and speed. Imagine the feeling of being dashing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dashing' with energy, speed, and attractiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dashing Dan' to remember the meaning of the word.

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