style
noun · verb
Simple meaning
a particular way of doing something, like writing or dressing
Pronunciation
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stylIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstaɪl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A tool with a sharp point used in engraving; a burin, a graver, a stylet, a stylus.
A pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
by extension from sense 1.1
A particular manner of expression in writing or speech, especially one regarded as good.
A particular manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art.
A particular manner of acting or behaving; (specifically) one regarded as fashionable or skilful; flair, grace.
A particular way in which one grooms, adorns, dresses, or carries oneself; (specifically) a way thought to be attractive or fashionable.
verb
transitive
To design, fashion, make, or arrange in a certain way or form (style).
transitiveformal
To call or give a name or title to.
transitiveinformal
To create for, or give to, someone a style, fashion, or image, particularly one which is regarded as attractive, tasteful, or trendy.
intransitiveusinformal
To act in a way which seeks to show that one possesses style.
Make consistent with certain rules of style
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A tool with a sharp point used in engraving; a burin, a graver, a stylet, a stylus.
Used this way, style is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use style
- “This style of shoe is in demand.”noun
- “All the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper.”noun
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Someone who cuts or beautifies hair.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
An artist who is a master of a particular style.
Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A sheet summarizing the editorial conventions to be followed in preparing text for publication.
Architecture as a kind of art form.
A manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes.
An expressive style of music.
The solar calendar now in general use, introduced by Gregory XIII in 1582 to correct an error in the Julian calendar by suppressing 10 days, making Oct 5 be called Oct 15, and providing…
Brine-cured salmon that is less salty than most.
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Synonyms
Sense: tool with a sharp point used in engraving
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