stylish

[ stahy-lish ]

/ ˈstaɪ lɪʃ /

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adjective

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.

Nearby words

styli, styli-, stylie, styliform, styling mousse, stylish, stylist, stylistic, stylistics, stylite, stylize

Origin of stylish

First recorded in 1775–85; style + -ish¹

Related forms

styl·ish·ly, adverbstyl·ish·ness, nounqua·si-styl·ish, adjectivequa·si-styl·ish·ly, adverb

su·per·styl·ish, adjectivesu·per·styl·ish·ly, adverbsu·per·styl·ish·ness, nounun·styl·ish, adjectiveun·styl·ish·ly, adverbun·styl·ish·ness, noun

Can be confused

stylish stylistic

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Examples from the Web for stylish

"I'm easygoing," he says, sitting in the spotless, stylish living room of his suburban Baltimore home.
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The stylish new family have been a breath of fresh air for the British monarchy.
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TTHBlooms, a floral arrangement company for the stylish set.
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She drank sherry because she enjoyed it, not because it was popular or stylish.
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He was wily and stylish enough to walk around the field scoring off defenders young enough to be his children.
Why Americans Should Love the World Cup|Sean Wilsey|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But remember: an engraved card sent by a private individual to a personal friend, is not "stylish" or smart, but rude.
Etiquette|Emily Post
Her innocent idea was that she must do her husband credit by appearing as "stylish" as possible.
The Shuttle|Frances Hodgson Burnett
Was not the infatuated Paul handsome, stylish, and evidently sincere?
Oswald Langdon|Carson Jay Lee
Sez he, "But it is so stylish to embrace it, Samantha, and it only costs ten cents."
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He thought the dress she had worn the most stylish thing he had ever seen.
Poor White|Sherwood Anderson

British Dictionary definitions for stylish

stylish

/ (ˈstaɪlɪʃ) /

adjective

having style; smart; fashionable

Derived Forms

stylishly, adverbstylishness, noun

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