dashing

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, meist einen Mann, der stilvoll, attraktiv und selbstbewusst aussieht und auftritt.

Describes a person, typically a man, who is stylish, attractive, and confident in appearance and manner.

1. Lively and spiritedB2formal

   Full of energy, confidence, and a sense of adventure; showing a bold and attractive manner.

   Schwungvoll und kühn

   • The dashing young hero rode into town with a confident smile.
   • Her dashing performance on stage captivated the entire audience.
   • He was known for his dashing and adventurous spirit.

   Synonymebolddaringdebonairenergeticjauntylivelyspiritedvivacious

   Antonymeboringdulllifelesslistlessspiritlessunadventurous

2. Fashionable and stylishB2formal

   Having a very fashionable, elegant, and sophisticated appearance, especially in clothing and manners.

   Schneidig

   • He looked particularly dashing in his tailored suit.
   • The actor arrived at the premiere looking dashing and debonair.
   • She admired his dashing sense of style and impeccable grooming.

   Synonymechicdebonairelegantfashionablemodishsmartsophisticatedstylish

   Antonymedrabfrumpyshabbyslovenlyunfashionableunkemptunsophisticated

• Verb, das eine schnelle oder plötzliche Bewegung bezeichnet oder das Schlagen oder kraftvolle Werfen von etwas.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly or suddenly, or to strike or throw something with force.

1. Move quicklyA2informal

   To run or move very quickly, often for a short distance.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
   • He dashed into the store before it closed.
   • The children dashed out of the classroom when the bell rang.

   Synonymeboltdartflyhurryracerushscurryshootsprinttearzoom

   Antonymeamblecrawldawdleplodsauntertrudge

2. Destroy or ruinB2formal

   To destroy or spoil something, especially hopes or expectations.

   Zunichtemachen

   • The accident dashed all his hopes of becoming a pilot.
   • Her dreams were dashed by the sudden financial crisis.
   • The rain dashed our plans for a picnic.

   Synonymeblightcrushdevastatefrustrateruinshatterspoilthwartwreck

   Antonymerealizesatisfy

3. Strike forcefullyB2formal

   To hit or throw something with great force.

   Mit Wucht schlagen

   • Waves dashed against the rocky shore.
   • He dashed the glass against the wall in anger.
   • The storm dashed debris across the street.

   Synonymebatterbeatcrashhitknockpoundramslamsmashstrike

Phrasal-Variantendash downdash off