stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
Synonyms of stylishnext
: 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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The brand has amassed a following of loyal travelers who live for its sleek, stylish, and functional bags. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026 The TiLink is a stylish bracelet that doubles as a 24-in-1 multifunctional toolkit. New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026 This crossbody bag also has a stylish gold badge on the front, which matches the gold hardware and other accessories perfectly. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 One of them was Corinne, a stylish twenty-five-year-old with a cloud of voluminous curls. Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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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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