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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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026 Baby blue is tranquil and stylish—but just offbeat enough to be interesting. Elle Turner, Glamour, 19 June 2026 And, with a big birthday coming up, brands are also going full send on some stylish Fourth of July outfits. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026 These slim work pants with a pull-on waistband and front patch pockets are a stylish way to try the colorful trend. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 June 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 20 Jun. 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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