fashionable

word

/ˈfæʃənəbəɫ/
/fˈæʃənəbəl/

Definition

Describes something or someone that follows the latest style or is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for clothes, accessories, and behavior. Formal/neutral register. Can describe places or ideas as well ('a fashionable neighborhood'). Not always positive—suggests concern with trends.

Example Sentences

She always wears fashionable clothes.

basic

Long skirts are fashionable this year.

basic

Is it fashionable to have a beard now?

basic

That café is really fashionable these days—everyone wants to go there.

natural

She only buys fashionable brands because she likes to fit in with her friends.

natural

It was once fashionable to smoke, but now it’s not.

natural