dandyism

/ˈdændɪɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a style or fashion that is considered affected or pretentious

“The novelist’s use of elaborate vocabulary was a prime example of dandyism in her writing.”

Synonyms

  • effeminacy
  • foppishness
  • haughtiness

Antonyms

  • ruggedness
  • coarseness