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stylish definition

styl·ish (stī′lis̸h)

adjective

conforming to current style in dress, decoration, behavior, etc.; smart; fashionable

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stylish Synonyms

stylish

modif.

chic, smart, in fashion; see fashionable.


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stylish Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: They can make you healthy, they can make the place look stylish, they can add to the decoration.

Modifies a noun

  • surroundings: It's about high quality produce and authentic food, served in stylish surroundings at value for money prices.

Modifying Another Word

  • effortlessly: The terrace grill is an effortlessly stylish barbecue with an unusual contemporary design.

Infinitive complement

  • wear: Ideal as part of your winter layering system, yet stylish enough to wear après ski.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: Dispensing with the pop up lid of the original, the new machine has a sliding draw making it look much more stylish.

Preposition: in

  • design: Modern and stylish in design, The Garden Room conservatory makes the most of every square inch of your floor area.

Preposition: than

  • one: It's a new set of icons for Firefox that are much cuddlier and stylish than the default ones.
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