stylist
noun
Simple meaning
A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style.
Pronunciation
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stylistSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstaɪlɪst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.
An artist who is a master of a particular style
A hairdresser.
A designer.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.
Used this way, stylist is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Literature/storytelling
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