dapper
UK: ˈdæpə | US: ˈdæpər
adj. neat and trim in dress or appearance; stylish
adj. lively and alert in manner
"Dapper" originates from the Middle Dutch word dapper (brave, vigorous), which evolved into the modern sense of "neatly stylish" in English. The morpheme dapp reflects agility or briskness, while -er intensifies the quality. Over time, the word shifted from describing courage to emphasizing sharpness in appearance and demeanor, likely influenced by associations with precision and elegance.
The gentleman looked dapper in his tailored suit and polished shoes.
Despite his age, he remained dapper and full of energy.
She admired how dapper the actors appeared in the vintage film.
The dapper young man tipped his hat as he passed by.
His dapper style made him stand out at the formal event.