: 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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One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024 The wristlet’s design features a golden zipper that strikingly stands out against the contrasting black color—a detail that adds to its premium quality and stylish appearance. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024 Lodging in wine country doesn’t come much more stylish or immersive than Babylonstoren, a sprawling garden and farm stay that dates back to 1692. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stylish 

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Dec. 2024.

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stylish

adjective
: having style
especially : fashionable
stylishly adverb
stylishness noun

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