stylish
word
/ˈstaɪɫɪʃ/
/stˈaɪlɪʃ/
Definition
Having a fashionable and attractive appearance or showing a good sense of style.
Usage & Nuances
Usually positive and often used for clothes, people, or things like furniture. Pairs well with 'look', 'outfit', or 'design'. Close to 'fashionable' but more about overall taste, not just trend. Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: elegante - a la modaPortuguese (BR): estiloso - elegantePortuguese (PT): elegante - com estiloChinese (Simplified): 时髦的 - 有格调的Chinese (Traditional): 時髦的 - 有格調的Hindi: स्टाइलिश - फैशनेबलArabic: أنيق - عصريBengali: স্টাইলিশ - ফ্যাশনেবলRussian: стильныйJapanese: おしゃれな - スタイリッシュなVietnamese: phong cách - hợp thời trangKorean: 멋진 - 세련된Turkish: şık - tarzUrdu: خوب سلیقہ - فیشن ایبلIndonesian: gaya - modis
Example Sentences
She always wears stylish clothes.
basic
This is a very stylish restaurant.
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My brother has a stylish haircut.
basic
Her new apartment is so stylish; I love the decor.
natural
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to look stylish.
natural
He’s got a really stylish way of speaking—very confident and smooth.
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