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Definition of "foppishly" [foppishly]

  • In a foppish way. (adverb)

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Use "foppishly" in a sentence
  • "A mixed crowd of grim-faced councillors, foppishly dressed young men, and women in carnival-coloured gowns stood about him, and a great puddle of spaniels nosed about his feet."
  • ""Any kind of work, no trade," he told the agent; and was interrupted by a new-comer, dressed rather foppishly, as some workingmen dress who have instincts for finer things."
  • "His blue chaperon, embroidered with a decorative hem, hangs foppishly loose around his shoulders."