stylish
gb/stˈaɪlɪʃ/ us/stˈaɪlɪʃ/
B1
Anglais
~ 6400
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B1
property
1
fashionable and attractive in look
Looking modern and good, with clothes or design that show good taste.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is stylish
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "stylish" with "style" and say *"She is a style"* instead of "She is stylish" or "She has style." Another mistake is overusing "fashion" as an adjective, saying *"a fashion dress"* instead of "a stylish dress" or "a fashionable dress."
Synonymes
fashionable (Focuses on being in fashion or in style at the current time, not always on overall good taste.)
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chic (Often slightly more formal and used especially for women’s clothes or French-influenced style.)
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trendy (Suggests following the very latest trends; can sometimes sound less classic or timeless than "stylish".)
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smart (Especially in British English, emphasizes neat and well-dressed more than modern style.)
Antonymes
unfashionable (Describes clothes or looks that are not in style and may seem dated.)
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old-fashioned (Suggests a style that belongs to the past and does not fit current trends.)
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shabby (Emphasizes worn-out or untidy appearance, the opposite of the neat, put-together look of "stylish".)
Collocations
stylish clothes
|stylish outfit
|stylish shoes
|stylish restaurant
|stylish haircut
|stylish interior
Thèmes
appearance
|fashion
|design
|clothing
|daily_life
Exemples
- She always looks so stylish in simple black and white outfits.
- They bought a small but stylish apartment in the city center.
- Those are really stylish boots; where did you get them?
- The café is small, but it’s very stylish inside.
- He runs a stylish boutique that sells local designer pieces.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Her dress is very stylish.
- This is a small but stylish hotel.
- He wants a stylish new jacket for the party.
- The restaurant is cheap but stylish.
- I like your stylish glasses.
adjective
B2
property
2
elegant and well-executed
Done in a smooth, elegant, and tasteful way, not just looking good on the outside.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] gives a stylish [performance/presentation]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use "stylish" only for clothes or people and miss this abstract sense, saying *"Her writing is beautiful"* when "Her writing is stylish" would better highlight taste and elegance in the way she writes.
Synonymes
elegant (Stresses grace and simplicity; often slightly more formal and less about fashion trends.)
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sophisticated (Highlights complexity and refinement; suggests advanced taste or skill, not just good looks.)
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polished (Emphasizes care, practice, and a smooth final result rather than fashion or trendiness.)
Antonymes
clumsy (Describes work or performance that lacks grace and smoothness, the opposite of stylish execution.)
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awkward (Suggests something is not smooth or natural in form or performance.)
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crude (Implies something is rough and not carefully made or presented.)
Collocations
stylish performance
|stylish production
|stylish direction
|stylish writing
|stylish thriller
|stylish ad campaign
Thèmes
art
|entertainment
|communication
|work
|arts_entertainment
Exemples
- The film is low-budget but incredibly stylish in the way it is shot.
- Her writing is clear, stylish, and full of sharp observations.
- The director’s stylish use of light gives the play a very modern feel.
- He gave a stylish performance that impressed both fans and critics.
- It’s a stylish ad campaign that makes the brand look fresh and confident.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The movie is simple but very stylish.
- She wrote a short, stylish article for the magazine.
- The band gave a stylish show at the festival.
- The website is stylish and easy to use.
- He made a stylish video to present his idea.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
stylish
API
GB/stˈaɪlɪʃ/
US/stˈaɪlɪʃ/
Syllabes et accentuation
styl - ish (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (styl)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: stylish
Famille de mots
Core family
style
noun A2
stylishly
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unstylish
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
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