stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish 

: having style

specifically : conforming to current fashion

stylishly adverb

stylishness noun

Synonyms of stylish

• fashionable
• chic
• happening
• elegant

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

a pretty, stylish dress

Recent Examples on the Web

Ellis provided her chic evening clutches to roughly a dozen stars, stylish women that included Allison Janney, Jean Smart, Olivia Munn, Carrie Coon and Awkwafina. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

This stylish new take from Pigment France features an exterior treatment handwoven from rattan and leather and equipped with a non-slip base. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

The on-screen legacy of the wiseguys and their associates (and, yes, that legendary Copacabana scene) has endured decades later, and the movie, celebrated for its stylish camerawork and gritty realism, remains a filmmaking masterclass. — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

The athletic brand Form has stylish leggings, sports bras, and tracksuits that Bieber has been spotted wearing. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish 

: having style

especially : fashionable

stylishly adverb

stylishness noun