sartorial

[ sahr-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

/ sɑrˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

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Definition of sartorial

adjective

of or relating to tailors or their trade: sartorial workmanship.

of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress: sartorial splendor.

Anatomy. pertaining to the sartorius.

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Origin of sartorial

1815–25; <Late Latin sartor tailor + -ial

OTHER WORDS FROM sartorial

sar·to·ri·al·ly, adverbpre·sar·to·ri·al, adjectiveun·sar·to·ri·al, adjectiveun·sar·to·ri·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby sartorial

sarsenet, Sarthe, Sarto, Sarton, sartor, sartorial, sartorius, sartorius muscle, Sartor Resartus, Sartre, Sartre, Jean-Paul

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How to use sartorial in a sentence

Buy on Columbia, $112Buy on Amazon, $112While they’re not going to be the anchor of any stunning sartorial assemblage, they won’t sink your look, either.
These Slip-On Hiking Shoes Are Perfect for Everyday—From the Trail to the Sidewalk|Steven John|January 18, 2022|The Daily Beast
When we do have this moment of realization, we all look ridiculous, at least by the arcane equipment and sartorial standards that inform our sport.
The 6 Stages of Cycling Enlightenment|wtaylor|September 28, 2021|Outside Online
Dressing for the office was like solving a sartorial Rubik’s Cube in which the rare winning combination was simultaneously appropriate for my age, rank, body type, and schedule.
Who Bought All These Ridiculous Clothes and Why Are They In My Closet?|Susanna Schrobsdorff|June 27, 2021|Time
Ford’s most memorable brush with sartorial fame, he writes, was when he entered Esquire’s 2009 competition for the magazine’s Best Dressed Real Man.
Why the tailored suit — not ruffles and lace — became synonymous with power|Robin Givhan|May 21, 2021|Washington Post

This sartorial shift also makes plain the challenges that women in power continue to face.
Why the tailored suit — not ruffles and lace — became synonymous with power|Robin Givhan|May 21, 2021|Washington Post
Their new Balmain campaign isn't just extremely off-putting and incredibly up-close; it's also a serious sartorial achievement.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s Balmain Campaign: High Fashion Meets Low Culture|Amy Zimmerman|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Today, the sartorial movement is starting to make a comeback.
Ska Fans, Rejoice! The ‘Rudeboy’ Is Back|Liza Foreman|June 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tyson Chandler, a veteran of taking sartorial risks, has seemingly influenced a new generation of players taking style chances.
NBA Style: Full-Court Dress|Erin Cunningham|May 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Once she became enmeshed in the acting world, she turned to some timeless Hollywood icons for sartorial guidance.
Lupita Nyong’o Discusses Her Style Inspirations and Red Carpet Fashion|Marlow Stern|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In its first issue, for example, 1Granary pushed sartorial limits with a cover shoot entitled “The Birth Place.”
1Granary: The College Magazine Funded by Comme des Garçons|Erin Cunningham|October 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for sartorial

sartorial

/ (sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl) /

adjective

of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring

anatomy of or relating to the sartorius

Derived forms of sartorial

sartorially, adverb

Word Origin for sartorial

C19: from Late Latin sartōrius from sartor

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