stylish

[ stahy-lish ]

adjective

1. characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic:

   She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.

stylish

/ ˈstaɪlɪʃ /

adjective

1. having style; smart; fashionable

Derived Forms

• ˈstylishly, adverb
• ˈstylishness, noun

Other Words From

• stylish·ly adverb
• stylish·ness noun
• quasi-stylish adjective
• quasi-stylish·ly adverb
• super·stylish adjective
• super·stylish·ly adverb
• super·stylish·ness noun
• un·stylish adjective
• un·stylish·ly adverb
• un·stylish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stylish¹

First recorded in 1775–85; style + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Small and compact, always fit, Haynes balanced his sophisticated drumming with an equally stylish wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times

In the middle of the bridge, an attractive young woman was wearing a stylish dress.

From Salon

L.A.-based Simon Miller knows how to craft stylish and cozy, as demonstrated in the Jetz coat, a dramatic faux-fur shearling coat with an oversized collar, side pockets and double-breasted front closure.

From Los Angeles Times

Make sure to pair with an equally stylish sock.

From Los Angeles Times

Though polls were still open for nearly eight more hours, Brown, sporting a stylish maroon suit and a top hat, said he was so confident of the result, that he was “referring to this as the first celebration of her victory.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beautiful
• chic
• classy
• dapper
• dressy
• fashionable
• jazzy
• mod
• new
• nifty
• polished
• sleek
• slick
• smart
• snazzy
• trendy
• upscale