dashing
adj.adj. describing a man who looks very attractive, stylish, and full of confidence.
adj. characterised by an attractive, stylish, and confident appearance. Typically used to describe men; often carries a connotation of old-fashioned charm or gallantry.
He looks very dashing in his new suit.
The actor made a dashing entrance at the film premiere, wearing a perfectly tailored tuxedo.
In the classic novel, the protagonist is portrayed as a dashing young officer whose charisma and impeccable dress make him the center of attention at every social gathering.
From Middle English daschande, equivalent to dash + -ing.
From Middle English dasshyng, dasshynge, equivalent to dash + -ing.
Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun, though it can follow linking verbs like 'look' or 'seem'.