modish

[ moh-dish ]

adjective

1. in the current fashion; stylish.

   Synonyms: trendy, fashionable, chic, smart

modish

/ ˈməʊdɪʃ /

adjective

1. in the current fashion or style; contemporary

Derived Forms

• ˈmodishly, adverb
• ˈmodishness, noun

Other Words From

• modish·ly adverb
• modish·ness noun
• un·modish adjective
• un·modish·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of modish¹

First recorded in 1650–60; mode ² + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

It feels bizarrely out of place, and the horde of modish Angelenos decide to capture it on their iPhones and Androids.

From The Daily Beast

A group of modish young Angelenos has congregated at Eveleigh, a bistro off Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.

From The Daily Beast

Top-40 music is blaring and the crowd, most of whom are standing, is young, modish, and easy on the eyes.

From The Daily Beast

United received heaps of critical acclaim stateside and Phoenix became a favorite among the modish indie crowd.

From The Daily Beast

There was evidence of great care and taste in every fold of her modish dress.

From Project Gutenberg

Elizabeth blushed prettily, her shy gaze taking in the details of Miss Tripp's modish costume.

From Project Gutenberg

He, as well as Madam de Broglie, was a master of all the modish and fashionable small talk jargon of Paris.

From Project Gutenberg

Suard will be embarrassed with them, as the modish French style runs into the other extreme.

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Granny looked up and sighed as she saw the slim little creature in a very modish frock and a very modish hat.

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