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Fashionable

UK /["/ˈfæʃnəbl/"]/US /["/ˈfæʃnəbl/"]/

Definition

following a style that is popular at a particular time

In simple words: Having a good sense of style or being popular in clothes.

Examples

  • She always wears the most fashionable clothes.
  • That restaurant has a very fashionable interior design.
  • He thinks being fashionable is important for his job in marketing.
  • The fashionable trends change rapidly each season.
  • Her fashionable choices have inspired many others in her class.

Usage notes

Use 'fashionable' to describe clothing or styles that are currently popular. It is suitable for casual and formal contexts, but may not be appropriate when discussing cultural or traditional attire.

Grammar pattern

fashionable + noun

Memory hint

Fashionable sounds like 'fashion-able' – think of a runway with stylish models!

Collocations

  • be
  • look
  • become
  • extremely
  • highly
  • very
  • among
  • be
  • look
  • become
  • extremely
  • highly
  • very
  • among

Synonyms

  • stylish
  • trendy
  • chic
  • elegant
  • smart

Antonyms

  • unfashionable
  • outdated
  • old-fashioned

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'fashional' which is not a word.
  • Using 'fashionable' to describe things other than clothing, like ideas or places.
  • Misusing it as an adverb; 'fashionably' is the correct form for that.