fashionable
- 01 B1 Intermediate
following the newest and most popular style in clothes, hair, or behavior.
conforming to the current popular trend or style, particularly regarding apparel or social habits.
Simple“She always wears fashionable clothes that she finds in the latest magazines.”
In context“The boutique specializes in fashionable evening wear designed to appeal to a younger, style-conscious demographic.”
Usageoften used to describe clothing, accessories, or people.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
used or visited by people who are rich, successful, or follow trends.
favoured or frequented by the social elite or those following current cultural trends.
Simple“This has become a very fashionable neighborhood for young artists to live in.”
In context“The coastal town transformed from a quiet fishing village into a fashionable resort frequented by international celebrities.”
Usagefrequently describes places like restaurants, neighborhoods, or hobbies.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
belonging to a high social class with polite manners.
pertaining to high society or characterized by the manners of the upper class.
Simple“The young man was known for his fashionable manners and expensive taste.”
In context“In the novels of the period, a fashionable education was considered essential for any young woman hoping to secure a favorable marriage.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is rarely found in modern speech and is mostly encountered in nineteenth-century literature.
From fashion + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.