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stylishness

|styl-ish-ness|

B2

/ˈstaɪlɪʃnəs/

(stylish)

elegant appearance

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
stylishmore stylishmost stylishstylestylishly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'stylish' originates from the word 'style,' which comes from the Latin word 'stilus,' meaning 'a pointed instrument for writing.'

Historical Evolution

'style' evolved from the Old French word 'estile,' which was derived from the Latin 'stilus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'style' referred to a writing instrument, but over time it evolved to mean 'a manner of doing something,' and eventually 'fashion or elegance.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being fashionable and elegant.

Her stylishness was evident in her choice of clothing.

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Last updated: 2025/02/04 12:36