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dandy Synonyms

Another word for dandy

Choosing another word for dandy depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Excellent, splendid, or first-rate (often used informally or ironically in the phrase 'fine and dandy').

Usage Example

"The mechanic found a excellent little solution that fixed the engine rattle in minutes."

Strongest
excellent
splendid
Strong
first-rate
swell
superb
fine
nifty

• noun (Context 2)

A man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance.

Usage Example

"The nineteenth-century novelist was a well-known fop who wore tailored velvet coats and silk cravats."

Strongest
fop
Strong
coxcomb
beau
popinjay
fashion-plate
peacock

• noun (Context 3)

An excellent, remarkable, or first-rate thing or person of its kind.

Usage Example

"That classic convertible you restored is a real peach."

Strong
peach
gem
humdinger
pip
corker

Opposites of dandy

The opposite of dandy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slob
awful
terrible
dud
sloven
lemon
lousy
wretched
See all opposites of dandy

• Nearby Words

dandle
dandruff
dandruffy
dandy
dane
danes
dang

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dandy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dandy
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