stylistic
adj.relating to the way something is written, designed, or performed rather than what it is about. You use it to talk about the specific choices an artist or writer makes.
adj.relating to the particular methods, techniques, or aesthetic choices that characterise a work of art, literature, or design. Often used to distinguish the manner of expression from the underlying content.
“The author made several stylistic changes to the final chapter.”
“The director's latest film features many stylistic choices that pay tribute to classic cinema from the 1950s.”
“While the plot remains conventional, the novel's stylistic innovations in perspective and pacing have earned it significant critical acclaim from literary scholars.”
Typically used attributively before a noun; often paired with 'choices', 'elements', or 'flair'.
“In many ways, Thrasher is a stylistic follow-up to the Killers’ maudlin 2021 Pressure Machine, which saw Flowers explore windswept balladry and tasteful story-songs.”
“And there’s palpable glee in the album’s sudden stylistic shifts.”
From style + -istic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.