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- [moh-dish]
- /ˈmoʊ dɪʃ/
- /ˈməʊ.dɪʃ/
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- [moh-dish]
- /ˈmoʊ dɪʃ/
Definitions of modish word
- adjective modish in the current fashion; stylish. 1
- noun modish Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable. 1
- adjective modish in fashion 1
- adjective modish Something that is modish is fashionable. 0
- adjective modish in the current fashion or style; contemporary 0
- adjective modish in the current mode; in the latest style; fashionable 0
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Origin of modish
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; mode2 + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Modish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
modish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
modish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for modish
adj modish
- chic — Something or someone that is chic is fashionable and sophisticated.
- contemporary — Contemporary things are modern and relate to the present time.
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- dashing — A dashing person or thing is very stylish and attractive.
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
Antonyms for modish
adj modish
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- unfashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
- stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
Top questions with modish
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