Style: meaning, definitions and examples

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style

 

[ stสŒษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in fashion

A particular way in which something is done, created, or performed. It can refer to a distinctive appearance, design, or fashion, typically in clothing or art.

Synonyms

fashion, mode, trend, vogue

Examples of usage

  • She has a unique style of painting.
  • His fashion style is very elegant and classy.
Context #2 | Noun

characteristic

A manner of doing something, a distinctive characteristic or quality, often reflecting the individuality of a person.

Synonyms

approach, manner, method, way

Examples of usage

  • Her writing style is very engaging.
  • His leadership style is authoritative.
Context #3 | Verb

formatting

To design or make something in a particular form or arrangement. It can also refer to the act of expressing something in a particular language or medium.

Synonyms

arrange, compose, design, format

Examples of usage

  • She styled her hair for the party.
  • He styled the document according to the company's guidelines.

Translations

Translations of the word "style" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅˆเคฒเฅ€ (shailฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ styl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒซ (sutairu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท style

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํƒ€์ผ (seutail)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณู„ูˆุจ (uslลซb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ styl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรฝl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆ ผ (fฤ“nggรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (stili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estilo

Etymology

The word 'style' originated from the Latin word 'stilus', which referred to a pointed instrument used for writing on wax tablets. Over time, 'style' evolved to encompass various meanings related to manner, fashion, and expression. The concept of style has been influential in art, literature, fashion, and personal identity, reflecting individual and cultural preferences.

See also: restyle, styling, stylish, stylishly, stylishness, stylist, stylistic, stylization, unstylish.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,221, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.