stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish 

: having style

specifically : conforming to current fashion

stylishly adverb

stylishness noun

Synonyms

• à la mode
• a la mode
• au courant
• chic
• cool [slang]
• exclusive
• fashionable
• fresh [slang]
• happening
• hip
• in
• modish
• sharp
• smart
• snappy
• supercool
• swell
• swish
• trendy
• voguish

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

a pretty, stylish dress

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish 

: having style

especially : fashionable

stylishly adverb

stylishness noun