Modish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈmō-dish/ mod·ish

Meaning & Definition of Modish

Modish (adjective)

  1. fashionable, stylish

Modish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in the latest or current fashion

    "the strikingly modish gowns that actresses wear to award shows"

    similar: à la mode, au courant, chic, cool (slang), exclusive, fashionable, fresh (slang), happening, hip, in, 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

    "a modish chef who is currently the darling of the restaurant reviewers"

    similar: big, crowd-pleasing, du jour, faddish, faddy, fashionable, favorite, happening, hot, in, large, 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 Modish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Modish:

Slang: cool, fresh
à la mode, au courant, chic, exclusive, fashionable, happening, hip, in, 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 Modish

Words with the opposite meaning of Modish:

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

Related Words for Modish

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 Modish

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 Modish

Derived words: modishly (adverb), modishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Modish

First known use: 1652

Frequently Asked Questions about Modish

What does "Modish" mean?

"Modish" means fashionable, stylish. As an adjective, it is defined as: fashionable, stylish. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Modish"?

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

What are different ways to say "Modish"?

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

What is the opposite of "Modish"?

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

How do you use "Modish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Modish" in a sentence: "the strikingly modish gowns that actresses wear to award shows"; "a modish chef who is currently the darling of the restaurant reviewers".

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

"Modish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Modish"?

"Modish" is pronounced /ˈmō-dish/ and divided into syllables as mod·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Modish"?

First known use: 1652.