trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

he's a trendy dresser

—Sunday Mirror

2

: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste

trendy ideas about success

trendily

ˈtren-də-lē 

adverb

trendiness

ˈtren-dē-nəs 

noun

trendy noun

Synonyms

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

Examples of trendy in a Sentence

a group of trendy young professionals

if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year

Recent Examples on the Web

Which is why the salon also offers a range of services to help it last: wigs-only highlights, washing, setting, trendy cuts, and dye services, starting at around $250. —Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024

Andaz Mexico City Condesa offers a convenient base for exploring the festivities in the trendy and highly walkable neighborhood Condesa. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

On the new front, Bottega bags, luxe loafers, and trendy studded boots can also be yours for $250 off. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024

Add a trendy twist to the iconic Arizona silhouette by picking up this monochromatic espresso pair. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

2

: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste