Definition of 'style'
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present
tense styles
, present participle styling
, past tense, past participle styled
1. countable noun [oft in adj N]
The style of something is the general way in which it is done or presented, which often shows
the attitudes of the people involved.
2. uncountable noun [oft in NOUN]
3. variable noun
The style of a product is its design.
4. countable noun
In the arts, a particular style is characteristic of a particular period or group of people.
5. verb [usually passive]
If something such as a piece of clothing, a vehicle, or someone's hair is styled in a particular way, it is designed or shaped in that way.
6. See also old-style, self-styled, styling
7.
See not sb's style
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1. combining form [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
-style combines with nouns and adjectives to form adjectives which describe the style or characteristics of something.
2. combining form [ADVERB after verb]
-style combines with adjectives and nouns to form adverbs which describe how something is done.
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style
Word Frequency
style in British English
noun
1.
a form of appearance, design, or production; type or make
a new style of house
2.
the way in which something is done
good or bad style
3.
4.
a distinctive, formal, or characteristic manner of expression in words, music, painting, etc
5.
elegance or refinement of manners, dress, etc
6.
prevailing fashion in dress, looks, etc
8.
the particular mode of orthography, punctuation, design, etc, followed in a book, journal, etc, or in a printing or publishing house
13. another word for stylus (sense 1)
verb (mainly tr)
16.
to adapt or make suitable (for)
17.
to make consistent or correct according to a printing or publishing style
18.
to name or call; designate
to style a man a fool
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Derived forms
stylar (ˈstylar) adjective
styler (ˈstyler)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Latin stylus, stilus writing implement, hence characteristics of the writing, style
Word Frequency
style in American English
noun
2.
any of several devices, etc. similar in shape or use
; specif.,
c.
an engraving tool
e.
the gnomon of a sundial
3.
a.
manner or mode of expression in language, as distinct from the ideas expressed; way of using words to express thoughts
b.
specific or characteristic manner of expression, execution, construction, or design, in any art, period, work, employment, etc.
the Byzantine style, modern style
4.
an author who lacks style
5.
the way in which anything is made or done
6.
a.
the current, fashionable way of dressing, speaking, acting, etc.
b.
something stylish; esp., a garment of current, smart design
7.
distinction and elegance of manner and bearing
8.
form of address; title
entitled to the style of Mayor
verb transitiveWord forms: styled or ˈstyling
12.
to name; call
Abraham Lincoln, styled the Great Emancipator
13. US
to design the style of
14.
to treat (hair) by cutting, blow-drying, coloring, etc. in order to achieve a desired, usually fashionable, style
15.
to bring into accord with an accepted style, as of a publisher; normalize spelling, punctuation, etc. of
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfashion
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Derived forms
styleless (ˈstyleless)
adjective
styler (ˈstyler)
noun
Word origin
ME < L stilus (sp. infl. by unrelated Gr stylos, pillar) < IE base *(s)tei-, pointed > L stimulusWord Frequency
style in American English
(stail) (verb styled, styling)
noun
1.
a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character
the baroque style
The style of the house was too austere for their liking
2.
a particular, distinctive, or characteristic mode of action or manner of acting
They do these things in a grand style
4.
an elegant, fashionable, or luxurious mode of living
to live in style
5.
a mode of fashion, as in dress, esp. good or approved fashion; elegance; smartness
6.
the mode of expressing thought in writing or speaking by selecting and arranging words, considered with respect to clearness, effectiveness, euphony, or the like, that is characteristic of a group, period, person, personality, etc
to write in the style of Faulkner
a familiar style
a pompous, pedantic style
7.
those components or features of a literary composition that have to do with the form of expression rather than the content of the thought
expressed
His writing is all style and no substance
9.
a particular, distinctive, or characteristic mode or form of construction or execution
in any art or work
Her painting is beginning to show a personal style
10.
a firm trading under the style of Smith, Jones, & Co
12.
the gnomon of a sundial
14. Zoology
a small, pointed process or part
15. Botany
a narrow, usually cylindrical and more or less filiform extension of the pistil, which, when present, bears the stigma at its apex
16.
the rules or customs of typography, punctuation, spelling, and related matters used by a newspaper, magazine, publishing house, etc., or in a specific publication
17. See go out of style
18. See in style
transitive verb
19.
to call by a given title or appellation; denominate; name; call
The pope is styled His or Your Holiness
20.
to design or arrange in accordance with a given or new style
to style an evening dress
to style one's hair
21.
to bring into conformity with a specific style or give a specific style to
Please style this manuscript
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Derived forms
styleless adjective
stylelessness
noun
stylelike
adjective
Word origin
[1250–1300; ME (n.) ‹ L stylus, sp. var. of stilus tool for writing, hence, written composition, style; see stylus]Examples of 'style' in a sentence
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terms used in botany, parts of plantsQuick word challenge
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a small opening in the integuments of a plant ovule through which the male gametes pass
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the outer protective layer of cells of a plant, which may be thickened by a cuticle
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tissue in higher plants that conducts synthesized food substances to all parts of the plant
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any of numerous pores in the stem of a woody plant allowing exchange of gases between the plant and the exterior
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any plant part, such as a rhizome or tuber, that is similar to a root in structure, function, or appearance
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British English: style
/staɪl/ NOUN
The style of something is the general way it is done or presented.
His writing style is clear and straightforward.
- American English: style /ˈstaɪl/
- Arabic: أُسْلُوب
- Brazilian Portuguese: estilo
- Chinese: 风格
- Croatian: izravan
- Czech: styl
- Danish: stil
- Dutch: stijl
- European Spanish: estilo
- Finnish: tyyli
- French: style
- German: Stil
- Greek: στυλ
- Italian: stile
- Japanese: スタイル
- Korean: 스타일
- Norwegian: stil
- Polish: styl
- European Portuguese: estilo
- Romanian: stil
- Russian: стиль
- Latin American Spanish: estilo
- Swedish: stil
- Thai: รูปแบบ
- Turkish: stil
- Ukrainian: стиль
- Vietnamese: kiểu
British English: style
VERB /ˈstaɪl/
If something such as a piece of clothing, a vehicle, or someone's hair is styled in a particular way, it is designed or shaped in that way.
His thick blond hair had just been styled before his trip.
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