Definitions
01popular style
B1 · Intermediate
adj. following the newest and most popular style in clothes, hair, or behavior.
adj. conforming to the current popular trend or style, particularly regarding apparel or social habits.
“She always wears fashionable clothes that she finds in the latest magazines.”
“The boutique specializes in fashionable evening wear designed to appeal to a younger, style-conscious demographic.”
Usage
often used to describe clothing, accessories, or people.
Antonyms
02socially popular
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. used or visited by people who are rich, successful, or follow trends.
adj. favoured or frequented by the social elite or those following current cultural trends.
“This has become a very fashionable neighborhood for young artists to live in.”
“The coastal town transformed from a quiet fishing village into a fashionable resort frequented by international celebrities.”
Usage
frequently describes places like restaurants, neighborhoods, or hobbies.
03well-bred
C2 · Proficiency Archaic · Literary
adj. belonging to a high social class with polite manners.
adj. pertaining to high society or characterized by the manners of the upper class.
“The young man was known for his fashionable manners and expensive taste.”
“In the novels of the period, a fashionable education was considered essential for any young woman hoping to secure a favorable marriage.”
Teaching tip
This sense is rarely found in modern speech and is mostly encountered in nineteenth-century literature.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fashionable” in context.
Verb
01. become fashionable
“Large sunglasses have become fashionable again this summer.”
verb + adj
02. make it fashionable
“The new celebrity chef helped make it fashionable to cook traditional meals at home.”
verb + noun + adj
03. remain fashionable
“Classic leather jackets always seem to remain fashionable regardless of the season.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. fashionable to wear
“It is currently very fashionable to wear vintage clothing from the 1990s.”
adj + infinitive
05. highly fashionable
“She lives in a highly fashionable area of London where many artists reside.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. fashionable clothes
“He spends a lot of money on fashionable clothes to impress his friends.”
adj + noun
07. fashionable restaurant
“We had dinner at a fashionable restaurant in the city center last night.”
adj + noun
Etymology
From fashion + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
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