Definitions
01fashionable and elegant
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having a lot of style; looking good because of fashionable clothes or design.
adj. characterised by elegance, taste, or refinement in dress, manners, or design.
“She looked very stylish in her new dark blue suit at the wedding.”
“The boutique is famous for its stylish collection of Italian leather accessories that appeal to a very sophisticated clientele.”
Synonyms
02film/artistic style
B2 · Upper Intermediate Theater
adj. having a strong or impressive visual look, especially in a movie.
adj. possessing a distinctive or sophisticated aesthetic quality in direction, cinematography, or artistic execution.
“The director is known for making stylish action movies with bright colours.”
“Critics praised the film as a stylish noir thriller, noting that the high-contrast lighting and sharp editing compensated for a somewhat predictable plot.”
Etymology
From style + -ish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- 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
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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