Trendy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈtren-dē/

Meaning & Definition of Trendy

Trendy (adjective)

  1. very fashionable, up-to-date
  2. marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste

Trendy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in the latest or current fashion

    "if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year"

    similar: à la mode, au courant, chic, cool (slang), exclusive, fashionable, fresh (slang), happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, 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. keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

    "trendy foodies always looking for the hottest chefs and the coolest restaurants"

    similar: au courant, cool (slang), def (slang), downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in, mod, now, turned-on, with-it
    related: à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish
    opposite: out, uncool, unhip, untrendy
    near: geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

Trendy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hipster, modern

    similar: hipster, modern, liberal, progressive, radical
    opposite: antediluvian, Colonel Blimp, dodo, fogy, fossil, fud, fuddy-duddy, mossback, reactionary, stick-in-the-mud, stuffed shirt, conservative, rightist, Tory, mandarin, old hand, old-timer, veteran

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Trendy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Trendy:

Slang: cool, fresh, def
à la mode, au courant, chic, exclusive, fashionable, happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, voguish, downtown, groovy, hep, mod, now, turned-on, with-it, hipster, modern, liberal, progressive, radical

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Trendy

Words with the opposite meaning of Trendy:

dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish, unhip, untrendy, antediluvian, Colonel Blimp, dodo, fogy, fossil, fud, fuddy-duddy, mossback, reactionary, stick-in-the-mud, stuffed shirt, conservative, rightist, Tory, mandarin, old hand, old-timer, veteran

Related Words for Trendy

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

Near Antonyms of Trendy

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

Word Forms of Trendy

Inflections: trendier, trendiest

Derived words: trendily (adverb), trendiness (noun), trendy (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Trendy

First known use: 1962

Frequently Asked Questions about Trendy

What does "Trendy" mean?

"Trendy" means very fashionable, up-to-date. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: very fashionable, up-to-date. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Trendy"?

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

What are different ways to say "Trendy"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Trendy". Common alternatives include à la mode, au courant, chic, cool, exclusive, fashionable, fresh, happening, hip and in.

What is a slang word for "Trendy"?

Slang words for "Trendy" include cool, fresh and def.

What is the opposite of "Trendy"?

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

How do you use "Trendy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Trendy" in a sentence: "if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year"; "trendy foodies always looking for the hottest chefs and the coolest restaurants".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Trendy"?

"Trendy" is pronounced /ˈtren-dē/.