stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
Synonyms of stylishnext
: having style
specifically : conforming to current fashion
stylishly adverb
stylishness noun

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

a pretty, stylish dress
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Demi Moore made a stylish appearance at The 2026 WWD Style Awards on January 9. Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026 Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026 Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 With practical, electric, and stylish options to choose from, this year promises to be a bumper one for the automobile industry. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stylish

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stylish was in 1785

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“Stylish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylish. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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stylish

adjective
styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
: having style
especially : fashionable
stylishly adverb
stylishness noun

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