dapper
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Synonyms & Antonyms for dapper
Synonyms
natty, sharp, smart, snappy, spruce
Antonyms
disheveled (or dishevelled), frowsy (or frowzy), sloppy, slovenly, unkempt
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Meanwhile, husband Krasinski looked dapper in a black velvet jacket and bow-tie. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Look Adorable in Matching Tuxedos at the Writers Guild Awards 2019," 18 Feb. 2019 On one side of the model, a dapper top hat-wearing man shielded her from the rain with a very large umbrella. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Bella Hadid’s Hot Bodyguard is Back—This Time, Carrying Her Fendi Bag," 29 May 2018 The prince wore a dapper grey suit with a white button-up, a plaid tie, and navy blue suede shoes. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Wears Custom Carolina Herrera to Meet the King of Morocco with Prince Harry," 25 Feb. 2019 Nick looked dapper in a velvet suit and bowtie by her side. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Priyanka Chopra Just Stepped Out in an Incredible Reception Dress," 4 Dec. 2018 Cooper, on the other hand, looked dapper in a white suit and black bow tie. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk Make a Rare Red Carpet Appearance for the 2019 Golden Globes," 7 Jan. 2019 Everyone looked dapper and British standing next to a sleeping Prince Louis. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "This Photo of Prince Louis Smiling at His Christening Is Just Delightful," 16 July 2018 Pharrell has long worn the dapper shorts-and-suit combination, as have many of the male fans of Thom Browne. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Robert Pattinson Wears Shorts With Pulled-Up Socks on the Red Carpet—And Wins," 3 Oct. 2018 In his 90th year, Fred Trump still showed up at work a few days a week, ever dapper in suit and tie. — Susanne Craig, The Seattle Times, "Trump engaged in suspect tax schemes as he reaped riches from father," 2 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dapper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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