What is another word for Foppishness?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒpɪʃnəs] (IPA)

Foppishness is a term that describes someone who is excessively concerned with their appearance and fashion. Some synonyms for foppishness include dandyism, coxcombry, vanity, and narcissism. Dandyism refers to a man who is very concerned with his appearance and dress in particular, while coxcombry implies foolishness and an excess of vanity. Vanity refers to excessive pride in one's appearance, while narcissism refers to extreme self-love and self-admiration. These words capture different aspects of the same phenomenon, and they are all useful for describing someone who is excessively concerned with their appearance.

What are the hypernyms for Foppishness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Foppishness

In dress he was supremely elegant, with the elegance of France, that in England would be accounted Foppishness.
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