modish
[moh-dish]
- in the current fashion; stylish.
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Origin of modish
Synonyms
See more synonyms for modish on Thesaurus.comsmart, chic, fashionable, trendy.
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Examples from the Web for modish
Contemporary Examples
It feels bizarrely out of place, and the horde of modish Angelenos decide to capture it on their iPhones and Androids.
Paris Hilton's Trippy Los Angeles Release Party For Her Single With Lil WayneJean Trinh
October 9, 2013
A group of modish young Angelenos has congregated at Eveleigh, a bistro off Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.
Andrew Bachelor, a.k.a. King Bach, Is the King of Vine—And Comedy’s Next Big ThingMarlow Stern
August 29, 2013
Top-40 music is blaring and the crowd, most of whom are standing, is young, modish, and easy on the eyes.
United received heaps of critical acclaim stateside and Phoenix became a favorite among the modish indie crowd.
Historical Examples
There was evidence of great care and taste in every fold of her modish dress.
Wayside CourtshipsHamlin Garland
Tis modish to say women are tender, Phoebe; more modish than true.
The Maidens' LodgeEmily Sarah Holt
She wore a modish hat that was immensely becoming, and looked charming.
Langford of the Three BarsKate Boyles
Judge then, if to me a lady of the modish taste could have been tolerable.
Pamela, or Virtue RewardedSamuel Richardson
Orson Vane's bias toward the theatre did not displease the modish.
The ImitatorPercival Pollard
modish
- in the current fashion or style; contemporary
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Word Origin and History for modish
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