noun
- the act or process of making someone or something excessively concerned with appearance, fashion, or style; the state of being a dandy
Usage: often used critically or humorously; formal or literary
Examples
- The dandification of the young nobleman was evident in his elaborate silk waistcoats and perfumed hair.
- Critics accused the fashion industry of promoting the dandification of everyday wear.
- His dandification extended to spending hours selecting the perfect cravat.
- The novel satirizes the dandification of Victorian gentlemen.
- She rejected the dandification of her wardrobe in favor of practical clothing.