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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It’s also made with real leather and looks more stylish and less industrial than other phone cases. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Finding studio apartment ideas that’ll work for you may require a bit of extra ingenuity, planning, and editing, but a stylish and functional end result is absolutely possible—and well worth the extra effort. Elizabeth Yuko, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025 This stylish, sculptural, and seriously cozy seat turns heads—and bodies, thanks to its practical 360-degree spin. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025 Designed with a classic black-and-cream color block bodice and skirt, this strapless maxi dress is an effortlessly stylish choice for formal affairs. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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