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stylish

American  
[stahy-lish] / ˈstaɪ lɪʃ /

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 British  
/ ˈstaɪlɪʃ /

adjective

  1. having style; smart; fashionable

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of stylish

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

Example Sentences

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At times, it reminded me of John Carpenter’s little-seen, Lauren Hutton-starring 1978 film, “Someone’s Watching Me!,” an equally economical yet surprisingly stylish little TV movie that flaunted the still-budding horror legend’s early talents.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The seeds also mimic the flavors of raspberry or strawberry seeds, adding a subtle yet stylish touch to their individual fruit jams.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

As “Alpha” reaches its stylish, dreamlike ending, she hits upon an absorbing final image that suggests the collective sorrow and emotional devastation our recent plague years have wrought.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Phil Dowson has moulded a winning, stylish Northampton team out of many of the same players in this England squad.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Obinze did not know the brand but he knew from the stylish smirk on Emenike s face that he was supposed to be impressed.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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