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fashionable

adjective
fash·​ion·​able | \ ˈfash-nÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce fashionable (audio) , ˈfa-shÉ™-nÉ™-\

Definition of fashionable

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : conforming to the custom, fashion, or established mode
2 : of or relating to the world of fashion

fashionable

noun

Definition of fashionable (Entry 2 of 2)

: a fashionable person

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Adjective

fashionability \ ËŒfash-​nÉ™-​ˈbi-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce fashionability (audio) , ËŒfa-​shÉ™-​nÉ™-​ \ noun
fashionableness \ ˈfash-​nÉ™-​bÉ™l-​nÉ™s How to pronounce fashionableness (audio) , ˈfa-​shÉ™-​ \ noun
fashionably \ ˈfash-​nÉ™-​blÄ“ How to pronounce fashionably (audio) , ˈfa-​shÉ™-​nÉ™-​ \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for fashionable

Synonyms: Adjective

à la mode (also a la mode), au courant, chic, cool [slang], exclusive, fresh [slang], happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish

Antonyms: Adjective

dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish

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Examples of fashionable in a Sentence

Adjective

It isn't fashionable to express such an opinion these days. fashionable people who know all the right restaurants

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Prince Charles is rarely considered the most fashionable member of the royal family. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Prince Charles Teams Up with Designers on a Sustainable Fashion Line Made Out of Nettles," 3 Sep. 2019 At the main beach, the crowd is not quite the most fashionable set. New York Times, "At Mao’s Beach, China’s Leaders Still Make History as Lifeguards Hide From the Sun," 22 Aug. 2019 At the main beach, the crowd is not quite the most fashionable set. Jane Perlez, BostonGlobe.com, "At Mao’s beach, China’s leaders still make history as lifeguards hide from the sun," 22 Aug. 2019 But the idea to make this puffer look really fashionable, and to make a good alternative to a fur coat came to me two seasons ago. Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "Girls Can't Get Enough of Bevza, a Sophie Turner Favorite," 22 Aug. 2019 Maggie Rogers made a case for head-to-toe tie-dye at Lollapalooza, while young billionaire Kylie Jenner kept things flashy and fashionable in a Dior top and Chanel bag. Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, "From Maggie Roger’s Tie Dyed Look to Sophie Turner’s Vintage Gumby Tee, These Are the Celeb Fits You Missed This Weekend," 5 Aug. 2019 Or LoHi or LoDo or whatever other neighborhood hybrid moniker is fashionable right this second. Allyson Reedy, The Know, "Restaurant review: Bettola gives Aurora a date night-perfect Italian bistro," 1 Aug. 2019 Customers have a bevy of options to choose from, like T-shirts, tank tops, sweaters, pants, bodysuits, shorts and more to stay comfortable and fashionable throughout the year. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Kohl's Introduces Adaptive Clothing Line for Kids with Special Needs," 19 July 2019 But the West Indies team definitely had the most famous and fashionable fan there. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Rihanna Wore Waist-Length Braids to the ICC Cricket World Cup," 2 July 2019

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First Known Use of fashionable

Adjective

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1800, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fashionable

Adjective

fashion entry 1 or fashion entry 2 + -able

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fashionable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of fashionable

: currently popular
: dressing and acting in a way that is currently popular

fashionable

adjective
fash·​ion·​able | \ ˈfa-shÉ™-nÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce fashionable (audio) , ˈfash-nÉ™-\

Kids Definition of fashionable

: following the current fashion or style fashionable clothes

Other Words from fashionable

fashionably \ -​blÄ“ \ adverb fashionably dressed