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Stylish

adj.joyful, capablewarm

What it means

Showing an attractive, coherent, and current sense of style.

Reach for it when praising appearance or design for taste rather than expense

Her stylish coat paired a repaired wool shell with bright handmade buttons.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    dashing

    when energetic, confident appearance deserves charm

    not when Its theatrical and often masculine tone is not universally suitable.

  • everyday

    fashionable

    when alignment with current trends is the point

    not when A stylish person can ignore trends and still dress with strong judgment.

  • warm

    elegant

    when grace, restraint, and refinement matter

    not when Playful or bold style can be stylish without elegance.

  • professional

    polished

    when finish and careful presentation are visible

    not when Polish may come from convention rather than personal style.

  • professional

    sleek

    when smooth, streamlined modern design stands out

    not when Sleek describes shape and finish, not a person's whole sense of style.

  • professional

    tasteful

    when choices show restraint and suit the setting

    not when Tasteful can sound faint or judgmental beside vivid stylish praise.

  • formal

    chic

    when concise, fashionable elegance fits the tone

    not when Its cosmopolitan flavor may sound affected in ordinary praise.

  • formal

    sophisticated

    when complexity and worldly refinement are intended

    not when It can imply status or experience beyond what clothing alone shows.

Said against

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  • unstylish
  • dowdy
  • tasteless

It naturally appears in

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  • stylish person

    A stylish person, Zoya mixed inherited jewelry with plain work clothes.

  • stylish outfit

    The stylish outfit used color rather than expensive labels.

  • stylish design

    A stylish design made the refillable bottle welcome on any desk.

Where this comes from

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