Definitions

1. verb

to make or become dandily dressed or affectedly elegant

“The fashion designer aimed to dandyize the 19th-century ballgown for a modern runway show.”

2. verb

to make something or someone seem fashionable or impressive

“The new restaurant aimed to dandyize the neighborhood’s dining scene with its upscale atmosphere.”

3. noun

the act or state of making or becoming dandily dressed or affectedly elegant

“The dandyization of the 18th-century aristocracy was a fascinating topic of study for historians.”