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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This stylish set is currently 65 percent off in four colors, so don’t miss your chance to snag it before your next vacation. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025 Since its introduction in 2012, the V-MODA M-100 PRO series of DJ headphones has been popular with plenty of professional DJs around the world, mainly thanks to their stylish design and V-MODA’s distinctive sonic character. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025 That isn’t all for accessories, either: The Verto Alpine shoe has been given a stylish leather twist. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025 This sizable cactus is stylish, sophisticated, and will never need watering. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 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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