English Reference
adjective

stylish

adj.
US /ˈstaɪɫɪʃ/ UK /stˈaɪlɪʃ/ stylish

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    having a lot of style; looking good because of fashionable clothes or design.

    characterised by elegance, taste, or refinement in dress, manners, or design.

    Simple

    She looked very stylish in her new dark blue suit at the wedding.

    In context

    The boutique is famous for its stylish collection of Italian leather accessories that appeal to a very sophisticated clientele.

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  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Theatre

    having a strong or impressive visual look, especially in a movie.

    possessing a distinctive or sophisticated aesthetic quality in direction, cinematography, or artistic execution.

    Simple

    The director is known for making stylish action movies with bright colours.

    In context

    Critics praised the film as a stylish noir thriller, noting that the high-contrast lighting and sharp editing compensated for a somewhat predictable plot.


From style + -ish.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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