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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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Their stylish 77-inch isn’t too hard on the eyes—or wallet, for the time being–either. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 The sleek jacket has a stylish, minimalist silhouette and is made from a water-repellent fabric that keeps you dry in snow and rain. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025 Stay warm and stylish with a wide-lapel wrap coat similar to Mariska Hargitay’s or a slim, off-white alternative that’s a striking lookalike for Kristin Chenoweth’s. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 The ridiculously stylish dual-zone refrigerator is controlled via app and has adjustable racks that can hold 27 Bordeaux bottles, 88 cans, or a combo of both. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 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 3 Dec. 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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