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style (stīl)

noun

  1. a sharp, slender, pointed instrument used by the ancients in writing on wax tablets
  2. any of several devices, etc. similar in shape or use; specif.,
    1. Obsolete a pen
    2. an etching needle
    3. an engraving tool
    4. the pointer on a dial, chart, etc.
    5. the gnomon of a sundial
    6. Bot. the slender, stalklike part of a carpel between the stigma and the ovary
    7. Zool. a small, pointed projection or bristlelike process, as on some insects
    1. manner or mode of expression in language, as distinct from the ideas expressed; way of using words to express thoughts
    2. specific or characteristic manner of expression, execution, construction, or design, in any art, period, work, employment, etc. the Byzantine style, modern style
  4. distinction, excellence, originality, and character in any form of artistic or literary expression an author who lacks style
  5. the way in which anything is made or done
    1. the current, fashionable way of dressing, speaking, acting, etc.
    2. something stylish; esp., a garment of current, smart design
    3. a fashionable, luxurious existence to live in style
  7. distinction and elegance of manner and bearing
  8. form of address; title entitled to the style of Mayor
  9. sort; kind; variety; type
  10. a way of reckoning time, dates, etc.
  11. Printing a particular manner of dealing with spelling, punctuation, word division, etc., as by a specific publisher, newspaper, etc.

Etymology: ME < L stilus (sp. infl. by unrelated Gr stylos, pillar) < IE base *(s)tei-, pointed > L stimulus

transitive verb styled, styl′·ing

  1. to name; call Abraham Lincoln, styled the Great Emancipator
  2. ☆ to design the style of
  3. to treat (hair) by cutting, blow-drying, coloring, etc. in order to achieve a desired, usually fashionable, style
  4. to bring into accord with an accepted style, as of a publisher; normalize spelling, punctuation, etc. of

style Related Forms

style′·less adjective styl′er noun

style Synonyms

style

n.

  1. Distinctive manner

    way, form, technique; see method 2.

  2. Fashion

    vogue, habit, custom; see fashion 2.

  3. Behavior

    carriage, bearing, manner, tendency; see behavior 1, characteristic, habit 1. See syn. study at fashion.

in style

stylish, modish, current; see fashionable, popular 1.

style Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • architecture: The windows in the round nave were designed to conform to the style of glazing appropriate to the style of architecture.
  • writing: Rather achieve the required emphasis with an effective style of writing.
  • playing: His unique style of playing has resulted in his performance today which is an extraordinary talent, simply because he makes music he loves.

Converse of object

  • learn: The units offer a variety of learning objects designed to appeal to the range of learning styles.
  • adopt: An eagerness to adopt a professional style of work.
  • relax: His relaxed style immediately landed in television's top 20, giving Ralph Kramden and company unexpectedly strong competition.

Adjective modifier

  • musical: Musical styles are all over the map, ranging from symphonic to techno.
  • architectural: The hotel was built in the architectural style of Vienna at the end of the 19th century.
  • traditional: We can offer the traditional style of Wedding Photographs where you will have a number of posed groups for your album.
  • distinctive: The course will also consider the ways in which European film industries have developed distinctive national styles.
  • Gothic: It is a sandstone building designed in the simple gothic style.
  • unique: These now contribute to the regions unique wine styles.

Modifies a noun

  • sheet: Please complete the form below to create your style sheet.
  • kitchen: The American style kitchen has two decorative arches providing serving access and entry into the kitchen area.

Noun used with modifier

  • buffet: We can cater for upto 50 for a sit-down meal or upto 200 for an informal buffet style meal.
  • writing: Simmons has a casual writing style that I found very easy to read, even for long periods.
  • leadership: Around the world management and leadership styles are changing.
  • prose: Second, I find Fiumara's prose style somewhat difficult.
  • font: Rendering of nested font style elements depends on the user agent.
  • hair: Hair Formula 37 is a new way to have faster growing, healthier, hair to start your hair style off right.