stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish How to pronounce stylish (audio)
Synonyms of stylishnext
: 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 colorful, detailed drawings span the full cover, quite different from Elizabeth’s minimalistic but stylish approach. Jess Decourcy Hinds february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house. New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026 Nevertheless, Love Story, FX’s new limited series which premiered February 12, attempts to bring fans into the most intimate spaces inhabited by the late political heir and his savvy, stylish wife. Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026 While clogs and flats make a stylish choice, sneakers are our top travel shoe pick, especially when they’re known to endure 13-hours on your feet or 15,000 steps without blisters, like two of our editors’ favorite Adidas styles. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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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