stylistic

adjective

sty·​lis·​tic stī-ˈli-stik 

: of or relating especially to literary or artistic style

stylistically

stī-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of stylistic in a Sentence

There are a number of stylistic changes in the new car.

stylistic differences among various writers

Recent Examples on the Web

Again, all of that might well be intentional, but Wanted lacks the force of stylistic vision necessary to pull it off. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026

The geometric print is a nod to Jonathan Adler’s iconic geometric Versailles pattern, adding a stylistic touch that none of the versions of the machine can claim. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026

Better yet, these types of titles can add stylistic flair to any empty shelf or dresser in an instant. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

The thematic and stylistic proclivities of the collective had barely been uncovered, much less exhausted, during my time with them. — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stylistic

• artistic
• autistic
• ballistic
• cladistic
• heuristic
• holistic
• linguistic
• logistic
• monistic
• patristic
• sadistic
• simplistic