Dandified

Dandified
Dandify Dan"di*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dandified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dandifying}.] [Dandy + -fy.] To cause to resemble a dandy; to make dandyish. [1913 Webster]

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  • Dandified — Dan di*fied, a. Made up like a dandy; having the dress or manners of a dandy; buckish. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • dandified — ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of a man) excessively concerned about his appearance. 2) self consciously elaborate …   English terms dictionary

  • dandified — dan|di|fied [ˈdændıfaıd] adj old fashioned a man who is dandified wears very fashionable clothes in a way that shows he cares too much about his appearance …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • dandified — adjective 1》 (of a man) showing excessive concern about his appearance. 2》 self consciously elaborate: dandified prose …   English new terms dictionary

  • dandified — adjective old fashioned a man who is dandified wears very fashionable clothes in a way that shows he cares too much about his appearance …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • dandified — adjective Characteristic (in dress and habits) of a dandy …   Wiktionary

  • dandified — dan·di·fied || dændɪfaɪd adj. foppishv. turn into a dandy …   English contemporary dictionary

  • dandified — dan·di·fied …   English syllables

  • dandified — adjective affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner • Syn: ↑dandyish, ↑foppish • Similar to: ↑elegant • Derivationally related forms: ↑foppishness (for: ↑foppish …   Useful english dictionary

  • dressed up — dandified, dressed in splendor; dressed, wearing clothes, clothed …   English contemporary dictionary

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