Fashionable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈfa-shə-nə-bəl/ fash·ion·able

Meaning & Definition of Fashionable

Fashionable (adjective)

  1. conforming to the custom, fashion, or established mode
  2. of or relating to the world of fashion

Fashionable (noun)

  1. a fashionable person

Fashionable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in the latest or current fashion

    "a shopping district filled with expensive boutiques selling fashionable clothing from the top designers"

    similar: à la mode, au courant, chic, cool (slang), exclusive, fresh (slang), happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish
    related: downtown, edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful, understated, doggish, doggy, flashy, gallant, dandyish, dudish, foppish, ultrachic, ultracool, ultrahip, ultraposh, ultrasmart, ultrasophisticated
    opposite: dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish
    near: cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy

  2. enjoying widespread favor or approval

    "that breed of dog became fashionable after it became the preferred dog among Hollywood celebrities"

    similar: big, crowd-pleasing, du jour, faddish, faddy, favorite, happening, hot, in, large, modish, pop, popular, popularized, red-hot, vogue, voguish
    related: semipopular, preferred, selected, desirable, liked, wanted, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, well-known, fabled, fabulous, legendary, leading, notable, outstanding, remarkable, important, significant
    opposite: out, unfashionable, unpopular
    near: washed-up, despised, detested, disliked, hated, rejected, insignificant, unimportant, indistinguished, unexceptional, anonymous, nameless, obscure, unknown, inconspicuous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fashionable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fashionable:

Slang: cool, fresh
à la mode, au courant, chic, exclusive, happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish, big, crowd-pleasing, du jour, faddish, faddy, favorite, hot, large, pop, popular, popularized, red-hot, vogue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fashionable

Words with the opposite meaning of Fashionable:

dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish, unpopular

Related Words for Fashionable

downtown, edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful

Near Antonyms of Fashionable

cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy, washed-up, despised, detested, disliked, hated, rejected, insignificant, unimportant, indistinguished

Word Forms of Fashionable

Derived words: fashionability (noun), fashionableness (noun), fashionably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Fashionable

fashion:1 or fashion:2 + -able

First known use: 1588

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fashionable

Words & Phrases Containing Fashionable

anti-fashionable

Frequently Asked Questions about Fashionable

What does "Fashionable" mean?

"Fashionable" means conforming to the custom, fashion, or established mode. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: conforming to the custom, fashion, or established mode. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fashionable"?

Other words for "Fashionable" include à la mode, au courant, chic, cool, exclusive, fresh, happening and hip. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fashionable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fashionable"?

There are 99 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fashionable". Common alternatives include à la mode, au courant, chic, cool, exclusive, fresh, happening, hip, in and modish.

What is the opposite of "Fashionable"?

Antonyms of "Fashionable" include dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable and unmodish. Near antonyms include cheesy, tacky, unattractive and unbecoming.

How do you use "Fashionable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fashionable" in a sentence: "a shopping district filled with expensive boutiques selling fashionable clothing from the top designers"; "that breed of dog became fashionable after it became the preferred dog among Hollywood celebrities".

Is "Fashionable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fashionable" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Fashionable" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Fashionable" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Fashionable"?

"Fashionable" is pronounced /ˈfa-shə-nə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as fash·ion·able.