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- [in stahyl]
- /ɪn staɪl/
- /ɪn staɪl/
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- [in stahyl]
- /ɪn staɪl/
Definitions of in style words
- noun in style 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. 1
- noun in style a particular, distinctive, or characteristic mode of action or manner of acting: They do these things in a grand style. 1
- noun in style a mode of living, as with respect to expense or display. 1
- noun in style an elegant, fashionable, or luxurious mode of living: to live in style. 1
- noun in style a mode of fashion, as in dress, especially good or approved fashion; elegance; smartness. 1
- noun in style 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. 1
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Origin of in style
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (noun) < Latin stylus, spelling variant of stilus tool for writing, hence, written composition, style; see stylus
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Parts of speech for In style
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in style popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in style usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in style
adj in style
- swank — dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- contemporary — Contemporary things are modern and relate to the present time.
- popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
- hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
Antonyms for in style
adj in style
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- outdated — no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.
- unpopular — not popular; disliked or ignored by the public or by persons generally.
- worn — past participle of wear.
- out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
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