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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The space is cozy, stylish, and always buzzing, with a seasonal menu that keeps it interesting. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Prada hanging from the work bag of a stylish homosexual. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 31 July 2025 There’s also a gorgeous heated 39-foot infinity pool with stylish striped cabana chairs where guests can sip on rosé and watch elephants. Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025 The bold foliage grows in dense mounds perfect for edging shade gardens and provides endless opportunities for stylish plant pairing. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 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 6 Aug. 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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