In a smart, elegant, and well-groomed way, particularly in reference to someone's clothing, appearance, or personal presentation.
1.1. Clothing and personal appearance
Used to describe someone who dresses or presents themselves in a fashionable, polished, and carefully groomed manner.
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- He dapperly adjusted his tie before heading out to the event.
- She always dressed dapperly for work, impressing her colleagues with her sense of style.
- Despite the casual occasion, he dapperly sported a blazer and pocket square.
- The old gentleman dapperly tipped his hat as he greeted passersby on the street.
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