stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish 

: having style

specifically : conforming to current fashion

stylishly adverb

stylishness noun

Synonyms of stylish

• fashionable
• chic
• happening
• elegant

Examples of stylish in a Sentence

a pretty, stylish dress

Recent Examples on the Web

Standard rooms are just as stylish as the fancier rooms, but upgrade for perks like roll-top baths and record players, as well as decadent beds with handmade mattresses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Though the film initially received criticism for its unconventional portrayal of the young French queen (intentionally opting for an anachronistically stylish over stuffily period-appropriate approach), 20 years later, its legacy is undeniable. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

In an effort to be comfortable and simultaneously stylish, Venus Williams laced up a pair of fashionable sneaker heels while sitting front row at Lacoste‘s spring 2027 show held today in Paris. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

These exist in both the structures of her music and the fantastical world building achieved through presenting herself as a stylish equine named Stella Stallion that exists in a natural wonderland world that’s like if Lisa Frank met Planet Earth. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stylish

adjective

styl·​ish ˈstī-lish 

: having style

especially : fashionable

stylishly adverb

stylishness noun