How to use dapper in a sentence. / ˈdæp·ər / add to word list (of a man) looking stylish and neat (definition of dapper from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press) He looked very dapper in his new suit Natty, jaunty, modish, spruce lively and brisk To walk with a dapper step. The word dapper is an adjective that describes someone, usually a man, who is neat, stylish, and elegant in appearance
Think of a person who dresses sharply, pulls off a sophisticated look, and carries themselves with confidence. “dapper” is an adjective that originated from the middle english word “dapere,” meaning beautiful or handsome Neat and spruce in dress and bearing It can also refer to being lively and alert
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