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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Best Amazon Fashion Deals The members-only fashion department has end-of-the-season savings on warm-weather accessories, like comfy sandals and flats, but is also full of comfy and stylish clothes for the comfy season ahead. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025 The Vacation Shop highlights over 300 items highly recommended by travelers, including functional and stylish bags, expandable suitcases, and resort-ready outfits, starting at $40. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 As stylish as the Wasp may look, its most attractive feature lies under the hood. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025 Fortunately, Target is filled with two-piece sets that are soft and stylish. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 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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