trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

he's a trendy dresser

—Sunday Mirror

2

: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste

trendy ideas about success

trendily

ˈtren-də-lē 

adverb

trendiness

ˈtren-dē-nəs 

noun

trendy noun

Synonyms

• à la mode
• a la mode
• au courant
• chic
• cool [slang]
• exclusive
• fashionable
• fresh [slang]
• happening
• hip
• in
• modish
• sharp
• smart
• snappy
• stylish
• supercool
• swell
• swish
• voguish

Examples of trendy in a Sentence

a group of trendy young professionals

if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year

Recent Examples on the Web

The amalgam of James Beard Award-winning chefs and trendy one-of-a-kind concepts that Austin has become known for is a newer flex. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024

Below, check out our top Stuart Weitzman deals for a trendy addition to your winter wardrobe, a reliable pair of boots for everyday wear or a luxe holiday gift for someone special! —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024

With a trendy silhouette that doesn’t cling, the pants strike a perfect balance between comfortable and polished. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024

The model’s Hudson capsule comprises 17 pieces, including trendy straight-leg and low-rise denim silhouettes. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

2

: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste