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stylized

|sty/lized|

B2

/ˈstaɪlaɪzd/

(stylize)

nonrealistic style

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
stylizestylizesstylizedstylizedstylizingstylization / stylisationstylized / stylised
Etymology
Etymology Information

'stylized' originates from the verb 'stylize,' which comes from the Greek word 'stylos,' meaning 'pillar' or 'style.'

Historical Evolution

'stylos' transformed into the Latin word 'stylus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'style,' from which 'stylize' and 'stylized' are derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give a particular style to,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'depicted in a nonrealistic style.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

depicted or treated in a mannered and nonrealistic style.

The artist's work is highly stylized, with exaggerated features and bold colors.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41