dandyism

noun

dan·​dy·​ism ˈdan-dē-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce dandyism (audio)
1
: the style or conduct of a dandy
2
: a lifestyle of the late 19th century marked by excessive refinement

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This brand is so rooted in black dandyism and black fashion. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 It was centered around Black style and the history of dandyism. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 5 May 2026 What defines dandyism is a willingness to play by a set of rules, whatever those might be for the time and temperature of the world around it. — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025 The theme encouraged designers and fashion icons to draw inspiration from 300 years of Black style, from 18th century dandyism to the modern day. — Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dandyism

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dandyism was in 1819

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“Dandyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandyism. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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