fashionable

[fash-uh-nuh-buhl]

adjective

1. observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish.

   a fashionable young woman.

   Synonyms: elegant, voguish, modish, smart, chic

2. of, characteristic of, used, or patronized by the world of fashion.

   a fashionable shop.

3. current; popular.

   a fashionable topic of conversation.

noun

1. a fashionable person.

fashionable

/ ˈfæʃənəbəl /

adjective

1. conforming to fashion; in vogue

2. of, characteristic of, or patronized by people of fashion

   a fashionable café

3. (usually foll by with) patronized (by); popular (with)

Other Word Forms

• fashionableness noun
• fashionability noun
• fashionably adverb
• antifashionable adjective
• nonfashionable adjective
• nonfashionableness noun
• nonfashionably adverb
• quasi-fashionable adjective
• quasi-fashionably adverb
• ultrafashionable adjective
• ultrafashionably adverb
• unfashionable adjective
• unfashionably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fashionable¹

First recorded in 1600–10; fashion + -able

Example Sentences

For the first time since shoulder pads were fashionable, Japanese investors can make actual money at home.

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“Educational! I should say so. It is the most fashionable city in Russia.”

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The Widow Ashton wore yet another gloomy yet fashionable head covering from her extensive wardrobe of mourning caps; the veil covered her face so that her reaction could not be seen.

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Skims offers clothing in a range of sizes and colors, successfully pulling off a balancing act of fashionable, cozy and practical.

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If Brazil has its way, they could soon be popping up on your social media feeds and being sold in fashionable cafes in the UK, Europe and the US.

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Related Words

• chic 
• contemporary 
• hot 
• mod 
• modern 
• new 
• popular 
• smart 
• stylish 
• swank 
• trendy 
• up-to-date 
• upscale