modishness - Glite Dictionary

Examples

Her modishness was evident in the stylish clothes she wore to every event.
Aside from the general conception of its design, the modishness of its interior and exterior was also claimed by some to mask conservative ideologies.

Academic text (1998)
His reputation for modishness made him a popular figure in the fashion industry.

Synonyms

chic

vsmodishness

37 4.9

A stylish, elegant look in clothes or rooms

emphasizes general being up to date rather than refined elegance

vogue

vsmodishness

22 5.3

A style or idea that is fashionable now

is about keeping with current styles specifically, not just broad popularity

swank

vsmodishness

12 8.0

A stylish, showy way of looking or behaving that seems rich

is about keeping with current styles rather than being overtly showy

hipness

vsmodishness

Informal

2 7.2

Being fashionable and following the latest trends

is about following current styles, not necessarily having trend awareness

classiness

vsmodishness

1 4.1

A quality of being elegant, stylish, and showing good taste

leans more on current style conformity rather than lasting refinement

stylishness

vsmodishness

1 3.6

A quality of being fashionable and attractive

is about matching current style trends rather than only looking attractive

chicness

vsmodishness

1 6.5

Being stylish and elegant in a simple way

is broader, covering general conformity to current styles rather than elegance alone

grooviness

vsmodishness

Archaic

1 7.1

A fun, fashionable quality that makes people or things seem attractive

is more neutral, meaning being up to date without playful coolness

fanciness

vsmodishness

1 4.0

A decorative, stylish appearance that seems expensive

focuses on being in fashion rather than on ornate or luxury features

fashionableness

vsmodishness

6.3

The state of being in style and popular now

focuses on being in step with current styles rather than general popularity

smartness

vsmodishness

3.6

A clean, stylish way of dressing

centres on matching current styles rather than only neat dress

swankiness

vsmodishness

7.2

A stylish, expensive look that shows someone is rich

is about following current styles rather than projecting luxury or show

swellness

vsmodishness

Archaic

8.4

A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste

focuses on being fashionable in current styles rather than on showy splendor

Antonyms

unfashionableness

7.0

A state of not being stylish in clothes or appearance

How Fashionable

hipness

Informal

2 7.2

fashionableness

6.3

modishness

7.9

stylishness

1 3.6

Surface Forms

modishness singular

modishnesses plural

Morphology

modishness = modish (transparent) = modish + ness

The noun is a straightforward formation from the adjective 'modish' with the productive suffix '-ness', yielding 'the quality of being fashionable'.

Etymology

The word modishness comes from the adjective modish, which comes from mode meaning 'fashion' or 'a way of dressing'. So think of someone who follows the current 'mode'—that's why modishness means being fashionable.