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.

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Origin of stylish

First recorded in 1775–85; style + -ish1

OTHER WORDS FROM stylish

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH stylish

stylish stylistic

Words nearby stylish

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

beautiful, dressy, polished, nifty, snazzy, slick, new, sleek, jazzy, classy, trendy, chic, dapper, smart, mod, upscale, chichi, dashing, fly, groovy

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British Dictionary definitions for stylish

stylish
/ (ˈstaɪlɪʃ) /

adjective

having style; smart; fashionable

Derived forms of stylish

stylishly, adverbstylishness, noun
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