stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
: having style
specifically : conforming to current fashion
stylishly adverb
stylishness noun

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

a pretty, stylish dress
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Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 Summer calls for a more straightforward style at times, and this fedora is a quick and stylish way to accessorize simply in all the right ways. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 During summer, the options are limited to a few core fabrics that don’t retain heat and look stylish for the season: linen, seersucker and tropical wool. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Follow these design expert tips to create a comfortable, safe, and stylish forever home. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylish

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stylish was in 1785

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“Stylish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylish. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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stylish

adjective
styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
: having style
especially : fashionable
stylishly adverb
stylishness noun

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