Dapperness

/ˈdæpərnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being dapper; neatness and trimness in appearance or manner.

Etymology

From 'dapper' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness'; creates a noun describing the characteristic or state of being dapper.

Kelly Says

Dapperness as a noun suggests that being neat and well-dressed isn't just about clothes—it's a whole lifestyle quality, which is why Victorian gentlemen prided themselves on their dapperness as a marker of character.

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