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trendy

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɹɛndi// UK //tɹˈɛndi// trendy Informal

adj. very popular or fashionable at the moment. You use this to describe clothes, places, or ideas that follow the latest style.

adj. following the latest trends or fashions. Often carries a slightly critical nuance in formal contexts, implying a lack of lasting value.


SIMPLE

She always wears trendy clothes from the local boutique.

CONTEXTUAL

The neighborhood has become very trendy lately, with several expensive coffee shops and art galleries opening up.

COMPLEX

While the marketing campaign was initially successful for its trendy aesthetic, critics argued it lacked the substance required to maintain long-term brand loyalty.

Synonyms
Origin

From trend + -y.

Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become' or 'look'.

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