stylish

[stahy-lish]

adjective

1. characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic.

   She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.

stylish

/ ˈstaɪlɪʃ /

adjective

1. having style; smart; fashionable

Other Word Forms

• stylishly adverb
• stylishness noun
• quasi-stylish adjective
• quasi-stylishly adverb
• superstylish adjective
• superstylishly adverb
• superstylishness noun
• unstylish adjective
• unstylishly adverb
• unstylishness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stylish¹

First recorded in 1775–85; style + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

The rise of athleisure — stylish athletic clothing that can be worn at the gym or as everyday wear — also accelerated Skims’ growth.

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This portable ashtray is small enough to slip in your pocket yet certainly more stylish than a cotton candy vape.

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Each time we buy a product that we think will make our lives a little more convenient, pleasurable or stylish, we experience a rush of feel-good dopamine.

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These diehard subcommunities centered around outre fashion, indie pop and stylish photography took to Grimes, knowing it allowed them to finally become fans of themselves.

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With his thick dark hair, quick smile, and custom suits, John Kennedy was something new—a stylish young president.

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Related Words

• beautiful 
• chic 
• classy 
• dapper 
• dressy 
• fashionable 
• jazzy 
• mod 
• new 
• nifty 
• polished 
• sleek 
• slick 
• smart 
• snazzy 
• trendy 
• upscale