styles
n. C / U A2 Elementary US //ˈstaɪɫz// UK //stˈaɪlz// styles
n. a particular way of doing, making, or saying something. It can also mean the design of things like clothes or hair.
n. a distinctive manner of expression, execution, or design. Often used to categorise artistic movements or personal aesthetic choices.
She has a very modern style of painting.
The architect combined several different styles to create a building that looks both classic and futuristic.
While the author's early works followed a strictly realist style, her later novels experimented with fragmented timelines and multiple perspectives to challenge the reader's expectations.
Usage
Countable when referring to specific types or categories; uncountable when referring to the general quality of elegance or fashion.