stylistic

American  

[stahy-lis-tik] / staɪˈlɪs tɪk /

Sometimes stylistical

adjective

1. of or relating to style.

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stylistic British  

/ staɪˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to style, esp artistic or literary style

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Other Word Forms

• stylistically adverb

Etymology

Origin of stylistic

First recorded in 1855–60; style + -istic

Example Sentences

"Materials analysis, stylistic and thematic similarities, alterations made by Rembrandt, and the overall quality of the painting all support the conclusion that this painting is a genuine work," the gallery said.

From BBC

The demographic of trot's loyal fanbase is driving this stylistic shift, explains Jung.

From BBC

It makes for a wily and endearing tale, and in Adrian Nathan West’s excellent translation, the writing is remarkably untroubled by the stylistic sclerosis that can afflict writers with Vargas Llosa’s prestige.

From The Wall Street Journal

He eschewed any stylistic qualities drawing attention to the process of filmmaking, deeming "too distracting" the close-ups of mouths talking and body parts that featured in his early films.

From Barron's

For much of it the spectacle was the substance: the crudeness, the nocturnal tweeting, the sheer stylistic novelty.

From The Wall Street Journal