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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Dressed up for his big TV moment in a turquoise paisley shirt, marigold vest and dapper cranberry suit (admittedly a marvelous feat of costume design), Arthur struts down an outdoor stairway like a rock’n’roll hero. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, "Joker Wants to Be a Movie About the Emptiness of Our Culture. Instead, It’s a Prime Example of It," 31 Aug. 2019 The other was Rodgers, who sat for more than four hours, in a dapper blue suit with white pinstripes, as cameras cut to his disgruntled face with each passing selection. — SI.com, "A History of Football in 100 Objects," 28 Aug. 2019 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge looked every bit like movie stars for the event, with Will wearing a dapper tux and Kate in a white, one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana's Pearl and Diamond Earrings to the BAFTAs," 11 Feb. 2019 The couple continued their tradition of only posing together inside events, and cozied up for the camera – Perry in a shimmering, bronze gown and still sporting her platinum locks and Bloom in a dapper black tux. — Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE.com, "Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's Relationship: A Timeline," 30 Apr. 2018 Accompanying the singer to the themed-fête was her husband JAY-Z, who looked dapper in a classic suit with a white tuxedo jacket as well as a matching scarf and cane. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Beyoncé Brought Back the Bracelet She Wore to Debut Her Blue Ivy Pregnancy: See It Then and Now!," 29 July 2019 Meanwhile, James looked dapper in a Glen plaid double-breasted suit with a blue shirt, navy tie, suede loafers, and aviator shades. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Pippa Middleton Takes On Wimbledon in a Pink Stella McCartney Dress," 8 July 2019 James, meanwhile, looked dapper in a gray double-breasted suit and blue button-down shirt. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Pippa Middleton's Minimalist Heels Are Perfect for All Your Summer Parties," 8 July 2019 The prince looked dapper in a navy suit at the event while presenting awards to Commonwealth innovators. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince Harry Couldn't Stop Smiling As He Attended a Garden Party Solo," 14 June 2019These 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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