modish

adjective

mod·​ish ˈmō-dish How to pronounce modish (audio)
: fashionable, stylish
a modish hat
a modish writer
modishly adverb
modishness noun

Examples of modish in a Sentence

He wore a modish gray suit and hat. the strikingly modish gowns that actresses wear to award shows
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And a modish whiskey lounge tucked away upstairs. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025 At the pinnacle of the modern end of the spectrum is Mora, a modish eatery that is soy-based—which does not mean vegetarian but does mean a lovely homage to tofu and soy-based products, all homemade with meticulous scientific rigor at the restaurant’s own factory. Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 In person, the actress exudes intellectual intensity and modish English reticence, though there’s a certain mischievous energy, of the kind that defined her early performances, that glimmers in her eyes. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 Lifestyle web and e-commerce site Over The Moon, however, wants to find more of a modish middle ground with the launch of their new registry system. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for modish

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of modish was in 1652

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“Modish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modish. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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modish

adjective
mod·​ish ˈmōd-ish How to pronounce modish (audio)
modishly adverb
modishness noun

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