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modishly

modishly

6.8
In a fashionable way that follows current trends
  • adverb
  • /ˈmoʊdɪʃli/
translation icon : de manera moderna
  • She wore her light-brown hair modishly short, daringly frosted at the tips, and a modest, comfortable-looking outfit.

Examples

  • She dressed modishly for the party.

  • He arrived at the party modishly attired in a tailored blazer and loafers.

  • She always dresses modishly, no matter the occasion.

  • The restaurant was modishly decorated with sleek lines and modern colors.

  • They always act modishly at social events.

  • Nurse Justin is just one of the pill-dispensing glamour boys I've seen in the center's modishly fashionable nursing whites.

  • Satan was a young and handsome Turinese in a modishly cut suit.

Synonyms

fashionably
vsmodishly
14 2.9

In a stylish way that follows what is popular now

is specifically about following current trends rather than general elegance
smartly
vsmodishly
5 3.5

In a neat, stylish way especially about clothes

stresses following current trends more than simple neatness
stylishly
vsmodishly
4 3.5

In a fashionable and elegant way

focuses more on following current trends than quiet elegance
trendily
vsmodishly
1 4.0

In a stylish way that follows what is popular now

emphasizes current trends in style more than timeless elegance
chicly
vsmodishly
4.9

In a stylish way that looks modern and elegant

leans more toward trend following than classic refinement
spiffily
vsmodishly
  • Informal
8.3

In a smart, stylish way

is about following trends rather than only showy neat dressing
sprucely
vsmodishly
8.0

In a neat, tidy, and smart way

focuses on current trends in style rather than just tidiness

Antonyms

In a way that does not follow current styles

How Fashionable

trendily
1 4.0
fashionably
14 2.9
modishly
6.8
stylishly
4 3.5
smartly
5 3.5

Surface Forms

modishly positive
modishlier comparative
modishliest superlative

Morphology

modishly = modish (transparent) = modish + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'modish', producing a directly predictable meaning 'in a fashionable way'.

Etymology

Modishly comes from modish, which is based on the older word mode, meaning 'fashion' or 'current way'. So, to be modishly dressed or to act modishly is to follow the popular style of the moment.