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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Wellington, New Zealand AP — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride. CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025 Schlepping groceries home from Trader Joe’s has never looked this stylish. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025 Hikerkind 8 Pocket Pant These stylish pants from Hikerkind have become a mainstay in my hiking rotation, especially for cooler or longer days. Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025 With Jé Fume, Victoria Gray proves that cannabis accessories can be as stylish and intentional as any piece of home décor. Essence, 6 Nov. 2025 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 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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