Stylish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈstī-lish/ styl·ish

Meaning & Definition of Stylish

Stylish (adjective)

  1. having style; specifically, conforming to current fashion

Stylish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in the latest or current fashion

    "a pretty, stylish dress"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stylish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stylish:

Slang: cool, fresh
à la mode, au courant, chic, exclusive, fashionable, happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stylish

Words with the opposite meaning of Stylish:

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

Related Words for Stylish

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 Stylish

cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy

Word Forms of Stylish

Derived words: stylishly (adverb), stylishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Stylish

First known use: 1785

Frequently Asked Questions about Stylish

What does "Stylish" mean?

"Stylish" means having style; specifically, conforming to current fashion. As an adjective, it is defined as: having style; specifically, conforming to current fashion.

What is another word for "Stylish"?

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

What are different ways to say "Stylish"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stylish". Common alternatives include à la mode, au courant, chic, cool, exclusive, fashionable, fresh, happening, hip and in.

What is the opposite of "Stylish"?

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

How do you use "Stylish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stylish" in a sentence: "a pretty, stylish dress".

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

"Stylish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Stylish"?

"Stylish" is pronounced /ˈstī-lish/ and divided into syllables as styl·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Stylish"?

First known use: 1785.