Style noun \ˈstī(-ə)l\:youtube/watch?v=kuf41rV8Eqs : a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed : a particular form or design of something : a way of behaving or of doing things Full Definition of STYLE: 1 : designation, title 2 a : a distinctive manner of expression (as in writing or speech) b : a distinctive manner or custom of behaving or conducting oneself ; also : a particular mode of living c : a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed 3 a : stylus b : gnomon 1b c : the filiform usually elongated part of the pistil bearing a stigma at its apex — see flower illustration d : a slender elongated process (as a bristle) on an animal 4 : a distinctive quality, form, or type of something 5 a : the state of being popular : fashion b : fashionable elegance c : beauty, grace, or ease of manner or technique 6 : a convention with respect to spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and typographic arrangement and display followed in writing or printing — style·less adjective — style·less·ness noun See style defined for English-language learners » See style defined for kids » Examples of STYLE I dont like the flowery style of his writing. She has a unique style of singing. a baseball pitcher with an unusual style She writes with more attention to style than to content. The room was decorated in modern style. The car is available in several different styles. the Greek style of architecture The range of clothing styles has become more varied. His management style is abrasive. Origin of STYLE Middle English stile, style, from Latin stilus spike, stem, stylus, style of writing; perhaps akin to Latin instigare to goad — more at stick First Known Use: 14th century Related to STYLE Synonyms fashion, locution, manner, mode, phraseology, tone, vein Related Words address, delivery, elocution; archaism, colloquialism, regionalism; acceptation, connotation, denotation, expression, idiom Near Antonyms classic, standard more See Synonym Discussion at fashion 2style transitive verb : to give (yourself) a name or title even if you do not really deserve it : to give a particular shape to (someones hair) : to design (something) for a particular purpose styledstyl·ing Full Definition of STYLE 1 : to call or designate by an identifying term : name 2 a : to give a particular style to b : to design, make, or arrange in accord with the prevailing mode — styl·er noun Examples of STYLE She cuts and styles hair. Shes having her hair styled tomorrow. a book styled for a general audience First Known Use of STYLE circa 1580 Related to STYLE Synonyms baptize, call, christen, clepe [archaic], denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, nominate, name, term, title Related Words brand, stigmatize, tag; denote, specify; miscall, misname, mistitle; code-name, nickname; rechristen, relabel, rename; surname more Learn More About STYLE Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for style Spanish Central Translation: style in Spanish Browse Next Word in the Dictionary: -style Previous Word in the Dictionary: stylate All Words Near: style Seen & Heard What made you want to look up style? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).[merriam-webster/]
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