Stylish

Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/

Definitions of stylish

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'stylish' describes something that is fashionable or trendy

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a stylish dress to the party.

A2 The new student had a stylish backpack.

B1 The boutique sells stylish clothes for young adults.

B2 The interior designer created a stylish living room for the client.

C1 The fashion designer is known for her stylish and innovative designs.

C2 The actress always appears on the red carpet in stylish and elegant outfits.

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

formal The CEO always dresses in a stylish manner for important meetings.

informal She always looks so stylish, even when she's just running errands.

slang Those sneakers are so stylish, I need to get myself a pair.

figurative Her words were as stylish as her outfit, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.

Grammatical Forms of stylish

• past tense: styled
• plural: stylishes
• comparative: more stylish
• superlative: most stylish
• present tense: style
• future tense: will style
• perfect tense: have styled
• continuous tense: is styling
• singular: stylish
• positive degree: stylish
• infinitive: to style
• gerund: styling
• participle: styling

Origin and Evolution of stylish

First Known Use: 1678 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stylish' originated from the Middle English word 'stylyssh' which came from the Old French word 'estil', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'stilus' meaning 'a stake or pointed instrument for writing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'stylish' was used to describe something that was in accordance with prevailing fashion or style. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader sense of elegance, sophistication, and good taste in clothing, appearance, or design.