adverb
- in a manner characteristic of a dandy; with excessive attention to appearance, fashion, or style
Usage: informal; often used critically or humorously
Examples
- He dressed dandyishly in a velvet jacket and silk cravat.
- She walked dandyishly through the room, conscious of every eye upon her.
- The character spoke dandyishly about the importance of proper tailoring.
- He groomed himself dandyishly, spending hours perfecting his appearance.
- The actor portrayed the villain dandyishly, emphasizing his vanity and pretension.