dandyism

noun

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

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The upcoming Met Costume Institute exhibition is set to celebrate the rich legacy of Black tailoring and style, from the dandyism of the Harlem Renaissance and the sharp silhouettes of the Civil Rights era to the Black collegiate sartorialism of HBCUs. — Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025 Our dandyism is more understated than the traditional notions of how people perceive a dandy to be. — Julian Randall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025

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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 16 Apr. 2025.

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