Synonyms of dandies

dandies

noun

plural of dandy

1

as in dudes

a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance

that dandy was willing to spend all day and hundreds of dollars just to get the perfect pair of shoes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dudes
• beaux
• fops
• macaronis
• bucks
• gallants
• jays
• coxcombs
• popinjays
• cavaliers
• lounge lizards
• Beau Brummells
• pretty boys
• blades
• clotheshorses
• dashers
• fancy Dans
• exquisites
• swells

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slobs
• slovens

2

as in beauties

something very good of its kind

that new PDA is a dandy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beauties
• dreams
• peaches
• sweethearts
• wonders
• daisies
• dillies
• beauts
• snorters
• pippins
• marvels
• corkers
• gems
• rippers
• humdingers
• crackerjacks
• standouts
• doozies
• lulus
• jewels
• honeys
• hot stuff
• pips
• hummers
• ripsnorters
• prodigies
• jim-dandies
• knockouts
• lollapaloozas
• phenomena
• sockdolagers
• bee's knees
• sensations
• diamonds
• pearls
• nifties
• plums
• treasures
• imperials
• crown jewels
• catches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losers
• turkeys
• failures
• lemons
• duds
• disappointments
• flops
• busts
• stinkers
• letdowns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dandies

Among her longtime favorites are Stéphane, a part-time shoemaker with a following of local dandies, and Olivier Chatenet, who graciously opened the doors of his brand-new vintage store ahead of its official launch during Paris Couture Week. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026

Even its most powerful denizens drove beat-up Volvos; its dandies shopped at Brooks Brothers. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026

Carousing dandies like Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Oasis' Liam Gallagher also know that rock stars should be larger than life; their Union Jerk high jinks were refreshing after years of fame-shy American alt-rockers. — Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025