dapper

adjective

ˈda-pər How to pronounce dapper (audio)
Definition of dappernext
as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance the dapper gentleman drew admiring glances from all over the ballroom

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Recent Examples of dapper Matteo, the dapper host in a velvet jacket and glasses, ushers patrons to their seats with ease and makes everyone feel instantly at home. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 To celebrate his Good Will Hunting co-star’s turn as Greek warrior Odysseus after their four-decade-long bromance, Affleck coordinated with his 14-year-old son Samuel in dapper suits. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026 Mahomes wore a floor-length, baby blue wrap dress with a diamond collar necklace, while Patrick Mahomes kept things dapper in a navy blue suit and black sunglasses. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Born between 1965 and 1980, actors belonging to Generation X continue to win audiences over with their dapper good looks. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dapper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dapper
  1. elegant
  2. smart
  3. stylish
  4. fashionable
  5. natty
Adjective
  • Signs of this history were on display amid all the adventurous modern art that made Mandell’s home seem like an elegant, circus-like wonderland.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her elegant primary bedroom boasted a dressing area that was the picture of ’40s-movie-star luxury, complete with plush rugs, dramatic arches, and, of course, plenty of mirrors.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • The look is solid, smart, elegant, hitting a summer sweet spot that means guests come back again and again.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Perhaps in the hands of a smarter comedian, this contradiction could in itself be a compelling source of comedy to mine.
    — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • This fully electric, ultra-compact quadricycle is designed for short urban trips—like zipping down to the shops in a golf cart, but more stylish—offering a simpler alternative to traditional cars.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, The Jay hotel in San Francisco teamed up with The Namesake, transforming a section of The Jay’s stylish Third Floor into an exclusive design studio.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • The Marché des Enfants Rouges, tucked away on Rue de Bretagne in the fashionable Marais neighborhood, is the oldest covered food market in Paris and a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Many of them were designed with a specific activity in mind, like hiking or running, and the fashionable crowd adopted them as outfit enhancers.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Oklahoma hasn’t won a baseball natty since 1994; North Carolina never has.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 20 June 2026
  • The fights were slightly delayed because of inclement weather, and so we were treated, first, to a quartet of chattering analysts wearing natty, snug suits.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of natty

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“Dapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dapper. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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