Style
/staɪl/
Definitions
3 meaningsA particular manner or way of doing something; a distinctive manner or form.
/staɪl/
A particular way of doing or presenting something
His style of painting is very distinctive.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite outfit, the way you decorate your room, or how you write an email. That's your style! It's the special way you do things.
👶 For kids: The way someone does something or the way something looks.
More Examples
She has a casual style.
The architect's style reflects his modernist influences.
How It's Used
"She has a unique style of dress."
"The artist's style is instantly recognizable."
"The journalist's writing style is clear and concise."
A high standard of appearance, behavior, and manners; elegance and sophistication.
/staɪl/
Elegance and sophistication
The interior design of the house was all about style.
💡 Simply: When someone has a really cool and elegant way of doing things, that's style. It's like they're always on point!
👶 For kids: Being fancy and looking good.
More Examples
Her impeccable style always turned heads at parties.
He has a lot of style and knows how to dress well.
How It's Used
"She exudes style and grace."
"The hotel offered guests style and comfort."
To design or make (something) in a particular way or style.
/staɪl/
To design or make in a particular style
The interior designer styled the room with modern furniture.
💡 Simply: When you're getting ready, you might style your hair or style an outfit. That's to make it look a certain way.
👶 For kids: To make something look a special way.
More Examples
She spent hours styling her hair for the party.
The magazine styled the photos to look very artistic.
How It's Used
"He styled the model's hair."
"The designer styled the collection around natural themes."
Synonyms
Approach
Fashion
Manner
Method
Elegance
Grace
Sophistication
Arrange
Configure
Design
Idioms & expressions
in style
In a fashionable or elegant way.
"They arrived at the party in style."
out of style
No longer fashionable or in vogue.
"That dress is now out of style."
From Latin *stilus* ('a writing instrument, a pen, a way of writing'), which evolved to signify a manner of writing and then a manner of doing anything.
The word 'style' has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving from its root meaning related to writing implements to encompass a broader sense of manner and form.
Memory tip
Think of a *stylus*, the ancient writing tool, as a tool for creating your unique *style*.