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stylish

stylish

78 2.0
Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive
  • adjective
  • /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
: elegante
  • They're just so stylish and affordable as well.
  • stylish clothes
  • look stylish
  • wear stylish clothes

This is more classy, stylish, understated, sexy.

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Examples

  • And very hard to know from looking at her because she's so stylish.

  • And your whole ensemble today is really stylish.

  • A gift that will keep you comfortable and stylish all year round.

  • This is my super stylish journey home outfit.

  • His partner was much younger, with stylish blond hair, wearing good clothes.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • I admire your ambition, and your stylish yet responsible taste in vehicles.

  • I feel cozy and stylish at the same time.

  • The loft itself, with its stylish, impersonal art, was a second gallery for her clients.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Hawk looks out from the back seat of the limousine in stylish Italian sunglasses.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Her new dress is both elegant and stylish, making it perfect for the party.

Synonyms

classy
vsstylish
165 4.1

Being elegant and stylish and showing good taste

is similar but may include less formal or lighter fashions
elegant
vsstylish
163 3.3

Having an attractive, stylish look that shows good taste

covers general fashionable looks as well as refined ones
glamorous
vsstylish
139 4.3

Looking stylish and exciting in a way that attracts attention

is more neutral, not necessarily charming or romantic
fashionable
vsstylish
80 2.6

Popular now because it follows the current style

is not limited to current trends and can be timeless
chic
vsstylish
77 3.5

Elegant and fashionable in a simple, modern way

is broader in fashion and taste, not limited to refined elegance
trendy
vsstylish
70 3.1

Very fashionable and popular now

can refer to classic or current good taste, not only latest trends
well-dressed
vsstylish
50 2.4

Wearing neat, clean clothes that look smart, like a suit or nice shirt

can apply to looks beyond just clothing choices
sleek
vsstylish
49 3.7

Having a neat, stylish appearance from careful grooming

may include less polished or more casual fashionable appearances
tasteful
vsstylish
37 3.9

Showing good style and polite manners

can mean elegant without stressing judgement
swanky
vsstylish
  • Informal
19 7.4

Very stylish and expensive-looking, like a fancy car or hotel

can be well put together without the overt show of status
smart
vsstylish
18 2.4

Looks neat, clean, and fashionable

can also include bolder or less neat fashionable looks
snazzy
vsstylish
  • Informal
17 7.2

Bright and stylish in a way that draws attention

includes classy or subtle fashion not aimed to flash
spiffy
vsstylish
  • Informal
17 7.8

Neat and stylish in appearance

may also include flashier or more casual fashionable choices
dressy
vsstylish
13 3.6

Suitable for formal events like a wedding or party

also applies to everyday fashionable looks not only formal ones
snappy
vsstylish
  • Informal
11 3.8

Stylish and neat in appearance, often because of clothes or hair

is wider, including both neat and more relaxed fashion
glitzy
vsstylish
11 4.8

A bright, showy look that tries to impress people

covers attractive looks that may be less superficial
glam
vsstylish
10 4.5

Stylish and attractive with shiny, showy details

is broader and can be less flashy or showy
très chic
vsstylish
1 9.2

Very stylish and elegant

is the wider idea of being fashionable or elegant
hotsy-totsy
vsstylish
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Having a fashionable, attractive look, like new clothes or a neat room

is a neutral description of being fashionable without playfulness
swaggy
vsstylish
  • Slang
1 8.9

Looks stylish and confident in a cool way

is not focused on attitude, but on overall good taste
dashy
vsstylish
  • Informal
1 9.2

Attractive and stylish in a bold, showy way

can be tasteful and not intended to be showy
cool and stylish
vsstylish
  • Slang
1 3.4

Looking fashionable and attractive in a way people admire

can be formal or informal across different fashion types
swish
vsstylish
  • UK
1 7.2

Being stylish and looking expensive

is more general and not always luxurious or high end
super-smart
vsstylish
1 4.0

Very fashionable and neatly dressed

is broader and can be less extreme or intense
dressed spiffily
vsstylish
  • Informal
1 7.8

Wearing stylish, elegant clothes

is the general idea of good appearance beyond formal attire
ultra-fashionable
vsstylish
6.0

People who are very stylish and set new fashion trends

is more general, applying across ordinary fashionable choices

Antonyms

tacky
  • Informal
76 4.3

Showy in a cheap way that looks bad

Few people wear it now because it is not in style

1 6.0

Having a plain look that is not fashionable

Compounds

1 3.4

Looking fashionable and attractive in a way people admire

How Stylish

glamorous
139 4.3
elegant
163 3.3
chic
77 3.5
smart
18 2.4
stylish
78 2.0
plain
33 2.5
frumpy
  • Informal
11 7.3

Surface Forms

stylish positive
stylisher comparative
stylishest superlative

Morphology

stylish = style (transparent) = style + ish

Formed by the noun 'style' + productive adjectival suffix '-ish', meaning 'having style'; readily inferable by learners.

Etymology

Stylish comes from style plus the ending -ish. Style originally came from the old word stylus, a 'writing stick', because a person's way of writing showed their 'manner' or 'look'. So, to be stylish is to have a good 'look' or 'taste'.