dandyish

/ˈdændɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a dandy’s affected or pretentious taste in dress or manner

“He walked into the room with a dandyish air, drawing all eyes to himself.”

2. noun

a person who affects an elegant or stylish manner, especially one that is considered pretentious or affected

“The dandyish young man at the party turned out to be a poet, not a fashion designer.”

Synonyms

  • affected
  • dapper
  • effeminate
  • pretentious

Antonyms

  • boorish
  • unaffected
  • unrefined