What does "stylish" mean?

1. (fashionable and elegant) having a lot of style; looking good because of fashionable clothes or design. 2. (film/artistic style) having a strong or impressive visual look, especially in a movie.

stylish

adj.

US //ˈstaɪɫɪʃ// UK //stˈaɪlɪʃ// stylish

1 fashionable and elegant (adj.)
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.

Example

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

Example

The boutique is famous for its stylish collection of Italian leather accessories that appeal to a very sophisticated clientele.
- unfashionable
- tacky
- plain
2 film/artistic style (adj.)
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.

Example

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

Example

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

Origin

From style + -ish.