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

Museums often focus on a single artist – as in the upcoming show of Bisa Butler’s quilts at the Smithsonian – or stylistic approach, like the Museum of African American History and Culture’s current exploration of abstraction by Black artists. — Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Now the group is back in action at a moment when its omnivorous stylistic approach — not to mention Wedren’s flamboyant presentation — echoes in the work of arena-filling acts like Sombr and the 1975. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

As for the cabin configuration, it’s been reenvisioned to showcase Bentley’s stylistic progression. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Maxi lengths can work beautifully, too, while midi-dresses may benefit from a little more stylistic intention. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 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