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

Recent Examples on the Web Upgrade your bathroom with these stylish and functional shower curtains. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, the 28-year-old sported a casually stylish ensemble while hosting her daughter Sterling’s third birthday party last month. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 Wall-Mountable The Rabbit Air A3 is a stylish and modern-looking air purifier. Brad Moon, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Catherine Hardwicke’s take on Stephanie Meyer’s Y.A. juggernaut remains a stylish, swooning exercise in modern-day myth. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024 The velvety color is calming, stylish, and elegant. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024 This warm opulence radiates in the 73 rooms and 59 suites, as well as in the stylish dining establishments Brasserie Cuvilliés, Wintergarten and Bar Montez. Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 The former offers a great mix of classic and stylish options while the latter is beloved by active travelers. Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 Presentations by Ahluwalia, Tolu Coker, Burberry, and more led to stylish guests hitting the bustling London streets. Essence, 20 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Stylish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylish. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

stylish

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

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