stylish

adjective

styl·ish ˈstī-lish

Synonyms of stylish

: 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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Kardashian’s look, which was put together in partnership with renowned stylist Law Roach, evoked old Hollywood, calling back to some of the more stylish starlets of the day like Jackie Kennedy à la her beehive hair. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 It is remodeled with stylish carpeting, a warm color pallet, and features an attractive tray ceiling with subtle trim work. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 After dinner, prepared by guest chef Antonia Lofaso and Wolfgang Puck Catering, Judd Apatow introduced Ford, who handed over the Vantage Award to an ever-stylish Colman Domingo. — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 This fully electric, ultra-compact quadricycle is designed for short urban trips—like zipping down to the shops in a golf cart, but more stylish—offering a simpler alternative to traditional cars. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 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

adjective

styl·ish ˈstī-lish

: having style

especially : fashionable

stylishly adverb

stylishness noun

stylish

adjective

Synonyms of stylish

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

Word History

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Kids Definition

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