Pronunciation: /ˈdæpər/

Definitions of dapper

adjective neat and trim in dress and appearance

Example Sentences

A1 He wore a dapper suit to the party.

A2 The dapper gentleman tipped his hat as he passed by.

B1 The dapper young man always made sure his hair was perfectly styled.

B2 She was impressed by his dapper appearance and charming smile.

C1 The actor looked dapper in his tailored tuxedo on the red carpet.

C2 His dapper attire and confident demeanor made him stand out in the crowd.

Examples of dapper in a Sentence

formal The gentleman arrived at the gala looking incredibly dapper in his tailored suit.

informal Wow, you're looking pretty dapper in that outfit!

slang He's always so dapper, it's like he was born with style.

figurative Her words were as sharp and dapper as his appearance.

Grammatical Forms of dapper

past tense

dappered

plural

dappers

comparative

more dapper

superlative

most dapper

present tense

dappers

future tense

will dapper

perfect tense

have dappered

continuous tense

am dappering

singular

dapper

positive degree

dapper

infinitive

to dapper

gerund

dappering

participle

dappered

Origin and Evolution of dapper

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'dapper' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'dapper' meaning 'strong' or 'brave'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dapper' shifted from 'strong' or 'brave' to refer to someone who is stylish, neat, and well-dressed.