sartorial

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

adjective

1. of or relating to tailors or their trade.

   sartorial workmanship.

2. of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

   sartorial splendor.

3. Anatomy.,  pertaining to the sartorius.

sartorial

/ sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring

2. anatomy of or relating to the sartorius

Other Word Forms

• sartorially adverb
• presartorial adjective
• unsartorial adjective
• unsartorially adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sartorial¹

First recorded in 1815–25; from Late Latin sartor “tailor” + -ial

Word History and Origins

Origin of sartorial¹

C19: from Late Latin sartōrius from _sartor

Example Sentences

He was a fashion icon among Assam's youth and built a larger-than-life persona with his sartorial choices, which included trendy sunglasses and ripped jeans.

From BBC

Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic at The New York Times, said that wearing a British-made coat could be an example of engaging in sartorial diplomacy, which is something many first ladies have done.

From BBC

The sartorial messaging is that elegance is a sucker’s game.

From Salon

It’s often observed that Gaiman’s sartorial style and soft-spoken demeanor are similar to that of Dream.

From Salon

For all of its sartorial delights and cutting one-liners, “Party Girl” maintains a sweetness that sits like a velvet-soft lining just beneath its stylish, intimidating exterior.

From Salon

Related Words

• vestiary