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fashionably

fashionably

14 2.9
In a stylish way that follows what is popular now
  • adverb
  • /ˈfæʃənəbli/
translation icon : a la moda
  • Everyone knows that arriving fashionably late makes an entrance more stylish.
  • fashionably dressed

Two, it's for people who are somewhat fashionably inclined.

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Examples

  • Well, you're fashionably late, darling.

  • I don't believe in being fashionably late either.

  • I suppose this is what they call fashionably late.

  • Oh, Frank, it's "fashionably late", it's the best thing about going to parties, people expect you to be late.

  • I thought a fashionably late entrance would enhance my appearance.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • No one was anxiously early or fashionably late.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • We'll be fashionably late.

  • A lot of people showed up fashionably late due to the nail-biting Texas A&M vs. Alabama game.

    Blog text (26)
  • Fashionably late, as usual.

  • David didn't want to quarrel with Candace, not in this elegant dining room populated by fashionably dressed guests and dignified waiters.

    Fiction book (2000)

Synonyms

smartly
vsfashionably
5 3.5

In a neat, stylish way especially about clothes

highlights following the latest trends rather than just neatness
stylishly
vsfashionably
4 3.5

In a fashionable and elegant way

leans more toward following recent trends rather than pure elegance
dashingly
vsfashionably
1 7.0

In a stylish, confident way that makes someone look attractive

leans more toward current trend following than bold showiness
glamorously
vsfashionably
  • US
1 3.7

In a very attractive and exciting way

focuses on following new trends rather than pure spectacle
rakishly
vsfashionably
1 8.2

Looking confident and slightly playful in a stylish way

is more about matching current trends rather than being unconventional
trendily
vsfashionably
1 4.0

In a stylish way that follows what is popular now

focuses on following recent trends rather than other style qualities
classily
vsfashionably
1 5.0

In a stylish and elegant way

aims more at current trends and up to date looks
chicly
vsfashionably
4.9

In a stylish way that looks modern and elegant

emphasizes keeping up with current trends rather than general neatness
modishly
vsfashionably
6.8

In a fashionable way that follows current trends

is similar but stresses being stylish rather than merely modern
spiffily
vsfashionably
  • Informal
8.3

In a smart, stylish way

focuses more narrowly on trend following rather than flashy neatness
snappily
vsfashionably
4.1

Quickly in a stylish, lively way

centres on keeping up with current style trends rather than speed

Antonyms

In a way that does not follow current styles

Idioms

Arriving a little after the set time on purpose to look stylish

How Fashionable

elegantly
22 3.9
fashionably
14 2.9
stylishly
4 3.5

Surface Forms

fashionably positive
fashionabler comparative
fashionablest superlative

Morphology

fashionably = fashionable (transparent) = fashion + able + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'fashionable' using the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Fashionably starts with fashion, an old word that meant 'to make' or 'shape', and ends with -ably, meaning 'in a way'. So fashionably means acting 'in a way' that follows the latest 'style'.