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stylish

adjective styl·ish \ˈstī-lish\

: following the popular style

Full Definition of STYLISH

: having style; specifically : conforming to current fashion

— styl·ish·ly adverb

— styl·ish·ness noun

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First Known Use of STYLISH

1785

Related to STYLISH

Synonyms: à la mode (also a la mode), au courant, chic, cool [slang], exclusive, fashionable, fresh [slang], happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish

Antonyms: dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish

STYLISH Defined for Kids

stylish

adjective styl·ish \ˈstī-lish\

Definition of STYLISH for Kids

: having style : fashionable <a stylish suit>

— styl·ish·ly adverb

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