stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
: 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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The press tour for the second Wicked film has already been off to a stylish start, with Erivo and Grande churning out glamorous looks inspired by their characters in the movie-musical. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design penned a stylish contemporary exterior, while Winch Design created an elegant and inspiring interior. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025 After more than 15 years off the air, this version of the series has made its return, and those wondering how to watch Project Runway Canada in the US will be glad to know there’s a simple way to stream this stylish competition from across the border. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 14 Nov. 2025 Stay warm and stylish in this crop trench coat that’s packable for travel, totally chic for fall, and 51 percent off right now. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylish

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Nov. 2025.

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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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