DUDISH Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

dudish

adjective

Definition of dudish

as in old-maidish

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Adjective

Most of the players immediately adopt exaggerated foppish courtier characters, complete with hoity-toity accents and hyperbolic graciousness.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
The first phase of Olympic ice dance was once an aristocratic affair — ruffles and frills flying as athletes performed romantic tangos, foppish quick steps and Viennese waltzes with straight backs and exaggerated posture.

— Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of foppish

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The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
The announcement may come as a shock for country fans who have followed the couple through their sappy podcast appearances and gushy acceptance speeches.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

Definition of sappy

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The composer shows himself a cartoonish James Bond-type, battling with his prissy critics, while also dallying with his seductive wife, who is represented in opulent violin solos.

— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
As Berenger’s prissy friend Gene, the character who transforms the most during the course of the play, Phillip Taratula changes in both body and soul.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of prissy

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Ramírez translated the dance into rigorous black silhouettes, tailoring, restraint and the tension between masculine and feminine.

— Michelle Edgar, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Inspired by Parton’s iconic flashy feminine style, Musgraves wore a formfitting hot-pink sparkly dress with feather trimming, silver hoop earrings, and purple eye shadow.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

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