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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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A less compelling group from the 1920s and 1930s seem too stylized and too stylish.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sheinbaum was included on The New York Times list of 67 most stylish people of 2025 -- the only politician in the group.

From Barron's

“The Chronology of Water,” on the other hand, is a wholly unforgettable turn for Stewart, who lets her actors do all the storytelling while she remains laser-focused on exploring artful and stylish new storytelling modes.

From Salon

Find the most stylish gifts for family and friends this season with our curated holiday gift guides.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indeed, thanks to this stylish YouTube video, diehards can spend an entire workday listening to eight hours of remixes by the electronic duo ODESZA.

From Salon

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