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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Restaurant by day, stylish club by night. Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 The technical goals don’t interfere with the home’s stylish design, though. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026 For families Hotel June can be a good option for small families looking for a stylish, beach-adjacent base, but do note that the rooms aren't huge, and bunk-bed options are limited. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 There's also a stylish At Home section exploring green décor trends, a Neighbors profile on five things to know about Englewood Cliffs' Kristin Stueben and music feature with Bergen County native Matthew Whitaker celebrating his Grammy win. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 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 24 Mar. 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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