Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense styles, present participle styling, past tense, past participle styled
1. countable noun [oft in adj N]
The style of something is the general way in which it is done or presented, which often showsthe attitudes of the people involved.
Our children's different needs and learning styles created many problems.
Belmont Park is a broad sweeping track which will suit the European style of running.
Sam celebrated in fine style.
Synonyms: manner, way, method, approach More Synonyms of style
2. uncountable noun [oft inNOUN]
If people or places have style, they are smart and elegant.
Bournemouth, you have to admit, has style.
Both love doing things in style.
She had not lost her grace and style.
Synonyms: elegance, taste, chic, flair [informal] More Synonyms of style
3. variable noun
The style of a product is its design.
His 50 years of experience have given him strong convictions about style.
Several styles of hat were available.
Synonyms: design, form, cut More Synonyms of style
4. countable noun
In the arts, a particular style is characteristic of a particular period or group of people.
...six scenes in the style of a classical Greek tragedy.
...a mixture of musical styles.
...the revival of the gothic style.
Synonyms: type, sort, kind, spirit More Synonyms of style
5. verb [usually passive]
If something such as a piece of clothing, a vehicle, or someone's hair is styled in a particular way, it is designed or shaped in that way.
His thick blond hair had just been styled before his trip. [beVERB-ed]
...classically styled clothes. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: design, cut, tailor, fashion More Synonyms of style
6. See also old-style, self-styled, styling
7.
See not sb's style
8. to cramp someone's style
More Synonyms of style
-style
(-staɪl)
1. combining form [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
-style combines with nouns and adjectives to form adjectives which describe the style or characteristics of something.
...the development of a Western-style political system.
...a hearty country-style dinner.
2. combining form [ADVERB after verb]
-style combines with adjectives and nouns to form adverbs which describe how something is done.
Guests have been asked to dress 1920s-style.
style in British English
(staɪl)
noun
1.
a form of appearance, design, or production; type or make
a new style of house
2.
the way in which something is done
good or bad style
3.
the manner in which something is expressed or performed, considered as separate fromits intrinsic content, meaning, etc
4.
a distinctive, formal, or characteristic manner of expression in words, music, painting, etc
5.
elegance or refinement of manners, dress, etc
6.
prevailing fashion in dress, looks, etc
7.
a fashionable or ostentatious mode of existence
to live in style
8.
the particular mode of orthography, punctuation, design, etc, followed in a book, journal, etc, or in a printing or publishing house
9. mainly British
the distinguishing title or form of address of a person or firm
10. botany
the stalk of a carpel, bearing the stigma
11. zoology
a slender pointed structure, such as the piercing mouthparts of certain insects
12.
a method of expressing or calculating dates
Old Style, New Style
13. another word for stylus (sense 1)
14.
the arm of a sundial
verb(mainly tr)
15.
to design, shape, or tailor
to style hair
16.
to adapt or make suitable (for)
17.
to make consistent or correct according to a printing or publishing style
18.
to name or call; designate
to style a man a fool
19. (intransitive)
to decorate objects using a style or stylus
Derived forms
stylar (ˈstylar)
adjective
styler (ˈstyler)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Latin stylus, stilus writing implement, hence characteristics of the writing, style
style in American English
(staɪl)
noun
1.
a sharp, slender, pointed instrument used by the ancients in writing on wax tablets
2.
any of several devices, etc. similar in shape or use
; specif.,
a. Obsolete
a pen
b.
an etching needle
c.
an engraving tool
d.
the pointer on a dial, chart, etc.
e.
the gnomon of a sundial
f. Botany
the slender, stalklike part of a carpel between the stigma and the ovary
g. Zoology
a small, pointed projection or bristlelike process, as on some insects
3.
a.
manner or mode of expression in language, as distinct from the ideas expressed; way of using words to express thoughts
b.
specific or characteristic manner of expression, execution, construction, or design, in any art, period, work, employment, etc.
the Byzantine style, modern style
4.
distinction, excellence, originality, and character in any form of artistic or literary expression
an author who lacks style
5.
the way in which anything is made or done
6.
a.
the current, fashionable way of dressing, speaking, acting, etc.
b.
something stylish; esp., a garment of current, smart design
c.
a fashionable, luxurious existence
to live in style
7.
distinction and elegance of manner and bearing
8.
form of address; title
entitled to the style of Mayor
9.
sort; kind; variety; type
10.
a way of reckoning time, dates, etc.
see also Old Style (sense 1), New Style
11. Printing
a particular manner of dealing with spelling, punctuation, word division, etc., as by a specific publisher, newspaper, etc.
verb transitiveWord forms: styled or ˈstyling
12.
to name; call
Abraham Lincoln, styled the Great Emancipator
13. US
to design the style of
14.
to treat (hair) by cutting, blow-drying, coloring, etc. in order to achieve a desired, usually fashionable, style
15.
to bring into accord with an accepted style, as of a publisher; normalize spelling, punctuation, etc. of
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfashion
Derived forms
styleless (ˈstyleless)
adjective
styler (ˈstyler)
noun
Word origin
ME < L stilus (sp. infl. by unrelated Gr stylos, pillar) < IE base *(s)tei-, pointed > L stimulus
More idioms containing
style
cramp someone's style
Examples of 'style' in a sentence
style
There is something new about your love style that intrigues a partner.
The Sun (2009)
But this was more the manor house style.
The Sun (2007)
You can add more styling products on top.
The Sun (2014)
Comes with a special spray to apply before you style your hair.
The Sun (2014)
The style is elegant and refined but with contemporary touches.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The difference between design and style is culture.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
With style and impeccable manners he did all these things plus many more.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We humans change our style of dress for the winter.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The criminally good comedy series comes to an end in fine style.
The Sun (2012)
His original flow and diverse styles make this record worthy of attention.
The Sun (2012)
Styles available from specialist retailers have tended to be unappealing.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We were playing in a style that seemed from dark ages.
The Sun (2016)
The furniture was a mixture of styles.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Technology also enabled artists to experiment with radical new forms and styles.
Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995)
The facilities and style of football made it tough to adapt.
The Sun (2015)
It can ride monstrous riffs with effortless grace and style.
The Sun (2011)
They were recently cited as style icons by a fashion magazine.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They have contrasting musical styles and their dress sense is slightly different too.
The Sun (2011)
Personal style is something you piece together from all sorts of sources and build up as you get older.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In classical style, the composer and conductor have predetermined the outcome.
Christianity Today (2000)
Rooms are classically styled and there is an outdoor pool, putting green and croquet lawn.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Word lists with
style
terms used in botany, parts of plants
In other languages
style
British English: style /staɪl/ NOUN
The style of something is the general way it is done or presented.
His writing style is clear and straightforward.
American English: style
Arabic: أُسْلُوب
Brazilian Portuguese: estilo
Chinese: 风格
Croatian: izravan
Czech: styl
Danish: stil
Dutch: stijl
European Spanish: estilo
Finnish: tyyli
French: style
German: Stil
Greek: στυλ
Italian: stile
Japanese: スタイル
Korean: 스타일
Norwegian: stil
Polish: styl
European Portuguese: estilo
Romanian: stil
Russian: стиль
Latin American Spanish: estilo
Swedish: stil
Thai: รูปแบบ
Turkish: stil
Ukrainian: стиль
Vietnamese: kiểu
British English: style VERB
If something such as a piece of clothing, a vehicle, or someone's hair is styled in a particular way, it is designed or shaped in that way.
His thick blond hair had just been styled before his trip.
American English: style
Brazilian Portuguese: estilizar
Chinese: 设计式样
European Spanish: diseñar
French: coiffer
German: stylen
Italian: acconciarecapelli
Japanese: 整える
Korean: 특정 양식으로 손질하다
European Portuguese: estilizar
Latin American Spanish: diseñar
All related terms of 'style'
big style
to a great degree or extent
New Style
the present method of reckoning dates using the Gregorian calendar
old style
You use old-style to describe something or someone of a type that was common or popular in the past but is not common or popular now .
doggy style
a sexual position whereby one participant is on all fours and is penetrated from behind
hair style
a style of cutting , arranging , or combing the hair; hairdo; coiffure
high-style
of or relating to style, fashion , or design that is the most up-to-date and, often, most costly
house style
a set of rules concerning spellings , typography , etc, observed by editorial and printing staff in a particular publishing or printing company
style sheet
a sheet of editorial conventions and styles
alpine-style
of or in an ascent (esp in high mountains like the Himalayas) in which the climbers carry all their equipment with them in a single ascent from base to summit
Chicago style
a style of jazz flourishing in Chicago esp. in the early 1920s, constituting a direct offshoot of New Orleans style, and differing from its predecessor chiefly in the diminished influence of native folk sources, the greater tension of its group improvisation , the increased emphasis on solos, and the regular use of the tenor saxophone as part of the ensemble
family style
a way of serving food, as in boardinghouses and some restaurants , in which the people at the table help themselves from large dishes passed around from hand to hand
Decorated style
a 14th-century style of English architecture characterized by the ogee arch , geometrical tracery , and floral decoration
style statement
If you describe an action or thing as a statement , you mean that it clearly expresses a particular opinion or idea that you have.
management style
the way in which and the methods someone uses in managing a company , business , etc
not sb's style
If you say that something is not someone 's style , you mean that it is not the way in which they usually do things, or it is different from the sort of thing they usually like.
cramp someone's style
to prevent someone from behaving freely in the way that they want
International Style
a 20th-century architectural style characterized by undecorated rectilinear forms and the use of glass , steel , and reinforced concrete
new-style calendar
→ the new-style calendar
Queen Anne style
a style of English architecture of the early 18th cent ., characterized by construction in red brick , forms modified from classical architecture, and simple , elegant , and stately ornamentation
lifestyle
The lifestyle of a particular person or group of people is the living conditions, behaviour , and habits that are typical of them or are chosen by them.
cascading style sheet
a file recording style details, such as fonts , colours, etc, that is read by browsers so that style is consistent over multiple web pages
the new-style calendar
the revision of the Julian calendar introduced in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII and still in force, whereby the ordinary year is made to consist of 365 days and a leap year occurs in every year whose number is divisible by four, except those centenary years, such as 1900, whose numbers are not divisible by 400
to cramp someone's style
If someone or something cramps your style , their presence or existence restricts your behaviour in some way.
Chinese translation of 'style'
style
(staɪl)
n
(c) (= type) 方式 (fāngshì) (种(種), zhǒng)
(u) (= elegance) 风(風)度 (fēngdù)
(c/u) (= design) 样(樣)式 (yàngshì) (种(種), zhǒng)
vt
[hair]打理 (dǎlǐ)
[clothes]使符合特定款式 (shǐ fúhé tèdìng kuǎnshì)
in the latest style最新式样(樣) (zuì xīn shìyàng)
1 (noun)
Definition
the way in which something is done
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.
Synonyms
manner
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
way
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
method
new teaching methods
approach
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
technique
tests performed using a new technique
custom
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously.
mode
the capitalist mode of production
2 (noun)
Definition
elegance or refinement of manners and dress
She has not lost her grace and style.
Synonyms
elegance
taste
She has very good taste in clothes.
chic
flair (informal)
the panache and flair you'd expect
polish
She was enormously popular for her charm and polish.
grace
He moved with the grace of a trained dancer.
dash
He played with great fire and dash.
sophistication
refinement
a girl who possessed both dignity and refinement
panache
The orchestra played with great panache.
flamboyance
He was his usual mixture of flamboyance and flair.
élan
The part was performed with élan by a promising young tenor.
éclat
He performed his piano solo with great éclat.
cosmopolitanism
savoir-faire
smartness
urbanity
He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.
stylishness
bon ton (French)
fashionableness
dressiness (informal)
3 (noun)
Definition
a form of appearance, design, or production
Several styles of hat were available.
Synonyms
design
The pictures are based on simple geometric designs.
form
He contracted a rare form of cancer.
cut
The cut of her clothes made her look slimmer and taller.
4 (noun)
Definition
a form of appearance, design, or production
six scenes in the style of a classical Greek tragedy
Synonyms
type
There are various types of the disease.
sort
What sort of person is he?
kind
They developed a new kind of film-making.
spirit
I appreciate the sounds, smells and the spirit of the place.
pattern
variety
She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
appearance
tone
The tone of the letter was very friendly.
strain
category
The entries were organised into six different categories.
characteristic
genre
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
tenor
5 (noun)
Definition
popular fashion in dress and looks
The longer length of skirt is the style at the moment.
Synonyms
fashion
I used to wear bell-bottoms, as was the fashion.
trend
The record may well start a trend.
mode
Their designs were exterminated by the mode for uncluttered space.
vogue
the new vogue for herbal medicines
rage
the latest technological rage
6 (noun)
Definition
a fashionable or showy way of life
The £17 million settlement allowed her to live in style to the end.
Synonyms
luxury
Relax in the luxury of a Roman-style bath.
ease
She lived a life of ease.
comfort
She had enough money to live in comfort for the rest of her life.
elegance
Princess Grace's understated elegance
grandeur
affluence
gracious living
7 (noun)
Definition
a distinctive manner of expression in words, music, painting, etc.
The author's style is wonderfully anecdotal.
Synonyms
mode of expression
phrasing
turn of phrase
What a strange turn of phrase that is!
wording
The wording is so vague that no-one knows what it actually means.
treatment
expression
She puts a lot of expression into her playing.
vein
He also wrote several works in a lighter vein.
diction
phraseology
The phraseology of his speech was vivid as well as apt.
1 (verb)
Definition
to design, shape, or tailor
classically styled clothes
Synonyms
design
a compromise designed to please everyone
cut
Geometric motifs are cut into the stone walls.
tailor
scripts tailored to American comedy audiences
fashion
The desk was fashioned out of oak.
shape
Like it or not, our families shape our lives.
arrange
The songs were arranged by a well-known pianist.
adapt
Shelves were built to adapt the library for use as an office.
2 (verb)
Definition
to name or call
people who would like to style themselves as great thinkers
Synonyms
call
They called their daughter Mischa.
name
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
term
He had been termed a temporary employee.
address
label
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
entitle
an instrumental piece entitled `Changing States'
dub
He dubbed it the most exciting film currently in cinemas.
designate
one man interviewed in our study, whom we shall designate as `Mr E'
christen
a boat which he christened `the Stray Cat'
denominate
he saw scarcely a single elevation that he cared to denominate a hill
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adapt
Definition
to change something to suit a new purpose
Shelves were built to adapt the library for use as an office.
Synonyms
convert,
change,
prepare,
fit,
fashion,
make,
shape,
suit,
qualify,
transform,
alter,
modify,
tailor,
remodel,
tweak (informal),
metamorphose,
customize
in the sense of approach
Definition
a way of dealing with a matter
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
Synonyms
way,
means,
course,
style,
attitude,
method,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of arrange
Definition
to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a certain way
The songs were arranged by a well-known pianist.
Synonyms
adapt,
score,
orchestrate,
harmonize,
instrument
Synonyms of 'style'
style
Explore 'style' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of category
Definition
a class or group of things or people with some quality or qualities in common
The entries were organised into six different categories.
Synonyms
class,
grouping,
heading,
head,
order,
sort,
list,
department,
type,
division,
section,
rank,
grade,
classification,
genre
in the sense of christen
Definition
to give a name to (a person or thing)
a boat which he christened `the Stray Cat'
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
title,
dub,
designate
in the sense of comfort
Definition
a state of physical ease or well-being
She had enough money to live in comfort for the rest of her life.
Synonyms
ease,
luxury,
wellbeing,
opulence
in the sense of custom
Definition
a usual practice or habit
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously.
Synonyms
habit,
way,
practice,
manner,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
wont,
habitude (rare)
in the sense of cut
Definition
the style in which hair or a garment is cut
The cut of her clothes made her look slimmer and taller.
Synonyms
style,
look,
form,
fashion,
shape,
mode,
configuration
in the sense of cut
Definition
to form or shape by cutting
Geometric motifs are cut into the stone walls.
Synonyms
shape,
carve,
engrave,
chisel,
form,
score,
fashion,
chip,
sculpture,
whittle,
sculpt,
inscribe,
hew (old-fashioned)
in the sense of dash
Definition
a mixture of style and courage
He played with great fire and dash.
Synonyms
style,
spirit,
flair (informal),
flourish,
vigour,
verve,
panache,
élan,
brio,
vivacity
in the sense of denominate
Definition
to give a specific name to
he saw scarcely a single elevation that he cared to denominate a hill
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
entitle,
phrase,
dub,
designate,
christen
in the sense of designate
Definition
to give a name to or describe as
one man interviewed in our study, whom we shall designate as `Mr E'
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
label,
entitle,
dub,
nominate,
christen
in the sense of dub
Definition
to give (a person or place) a name or nickname
He dubbed it the most exciting film currently in cinemas.
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
label,
nickname,
designate,
christen,
denominate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ease
Definition
freedom from poverty
She lived a life of ease.
Synonyms
comfort,
luxury,
leisure,
relaxation,
prosperity,
affluence,
rest,
repose,
restfulness
in the sense of entitle
Definition
to give a name or title to (a book or film)
an instrumental piece entitled `Changing States'
Synonyms
call,
name,
title,
term,
style,
label,
dub,
designate,
characterize,
christen,
give the title of,
denominate
in the sense of expression
She puts a lot of expression into her playing.
Synonyms
intonation,
style,
delivery,
phrasing,
emphasis,
execution,
diction
in the sense of flair
Definition
originality and stylishness
the panache and flair you'd expect
Synonyms
style,
taste,
dash,
chic,
elegance,
panache,
discernment,
stylishness
in the sense of flamboyance
He was his usual mixture of flamboyance and flair.
Synonyms
showiness,
show,
style,
dash,
sparkle,
chic,
flair (informal),
verve,
swagger,
swag (slang),
extravagance,
panache,
pomp,
glitz (informal),
élan,
éclat,
bravura,
swank (informal),
theatricality,
exhibitionism,
brio,
ostentation,
stylishness,
flashiness,
flamboyancy,
floridity,
pizzazz or pizazz (informal)
in the sense of form
Definition
a type or kind
He contracted a rare form of cancer.
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
variety,
way,
system,
order,
class,
style,
practice,
method,
species,
manner,
stamp,
description
in the sense of genre
Definition
a kind or type of literary, musical, or artistic work
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
Synonyms
type,
group,
school,
form,
order,
sort,
kind,
class,
style,
character (informal),
fashion,
brand,
species,
category,
stamp,
classification,
genus,
subdivision
in the sense of grace
Definition
elegance and beauty of movement, form, or expression
He moved with the grace of a trained dancer.
Synonyms
elegance,
finesse,
poise,
ease,
polish,
refinement,
fluency,
suppleness,
gracefulness
in the sense of kind
Definition
a class or group having characteristics in common
They developed a new kind of film-making.
Synonyms
class,
sort,
type,
variety,
brand,
grade,
category,
genre,
classification,
league
in the sense of label
Definition
to describe or classify in a word or phrase
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
Synonyms
brand,
classify,
describe,
class,
call,
name,
identify,
define,
designate,
characterize,
categorize,
pigeonhole
Additional synonyms
in the sense of method
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. a systematic or regular one
new teaching methods
Synonyms
manner,
process,
approach,
technique,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
rule,
programme,
style,
practice,
fashion,
scheme,
arrangement,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of mode
Definition
a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing
the capitalist mode of production
Synonyms
method,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
state,
process,
condition,
style,
approach,
quality,
practice,
fashion,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
custom,
vein
in the sense of mode
Definition
a particular fashion or style
Their designs were exterminated by the mode for uncluttered space.
Synonyms
fashion,
style,
trend,
rage,
vogue,
look,
craze
in the sense of name
Definition
to give a name to
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
Synonyms
call,
christen,
baptize,
dub,
term,
style,
label,
entitle,
denominate
in the sense of panache
Definition
a confident and stylish manner
The orchestra played with great panache.
Synonyms
style,
spirit,
dash,
flair (informal),
verve,
swagger,
swag (slang),
flourish,
élan,
flamboyance,
brio
in the sense of pattern
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
style,
shape,
variety
in the sense of phraseology
Definition
the manner in which words or phrases are used
The phraseology of his speech was vivid as well as apt.
Synonyms
wording,
style,
expression,
language,
speech,
phrase,
phrasing,
idiom,
syntax,
parlance,
diction,
choice of words
in the sense of polish
Definition
elegance or refinement
She was enormously popular for her charm and polish.
Synonyms
style,
class (informal),
finish,
breeding,
grace,
elegance,
refinement,
finesse,
urbanity,
suavity,
politesse
in the sense of rage
Definition
a fashion or craze
the latest technological rage
Synonyms
craze,
fashion,
enthusiasm,
obsession,
vogue,
fad (informal),
latest thing
in the sense of refinement
Definition
fineness of taste or manners
a girl who possessed both dignity and refinement
Synonyms
sophistication,
finish,
style,
culture,
taste,
breeding,
polish,
grace,
discrimination,
courtesy,
civilization,
precision,
elegance,
delicacy,
cultivation,
finesse,
politeness,
good manners,
civility,
gentility,
good breeding,
graciousness,
urbanity,
fastidiousness,
fineness,
courtliness,
politesse
Additional synonyms
in the sense of shape
Definition
to devise or develop
Like it or not, our families shape our lives.
Synonyms
form,
affect,
influence,
make,
produce,
create,
model,
fashion,
mould
in the sense of sort
Definition
a class, group, or kind sharing certain characteristics or qualities
What sort of person is he?
Synonyms
kind,
type,
class,
make,
group,
family,
order,
race,
style,
quality,
character,
nature,
variety,
brand,
species,
breed,
category,
stamp,
description,
denomination,
genus,
ilk
in the sense of spirit
Definition
a shared feeling
I appreciate the sounds, smells and the spirit of the place.
Synonyms
feeling,
atmosphere,
character,
feel,
quality,
tone,
mood,
flavour,
tenor,
ambience,
vibes (slang)
in the sense of tailor
Definition
to adapt (something) so as to make it suitable
scripts tailored to American comedy audiences
Synonyms
adapt,
adjust,
modify,
cut,
style,
fit,
fashion,
shape,
suit,
convert,
alter,
accommodate,
mould,
customize
in the sense of taste
Definition
the ability to appreciate what is beautiful and excellent
She has very good taste in clothes.
Synonyms
refinement,
style,
judgment,
culture,
polish,
grace,
discrimination,
perception,
appreciation,
elegance,
sophistication,
cultivation,
discernment
in the sense of technique
Definition
a method or skill used for a particular task
tests performed using a new technique
Synonyms
method,
way,
system,
approach,
means,
course,
style,
fashion,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
MO,
modus operandi
in the sense of term
Definition
to name, call, or describe as being
He had been termed a temporary employee.
Synonyms
call,
name,
label,
style,
entitle,
tag,
dub,
designate,
describe as,
denominate
in the sense of tone
Definition
general aspect, quality, or style
The tone of the letter was very friendly.
Synonyms
character,
style,
approach,
feel,
air,
effect,
note,
quality,
spirit,
attitude,
aspect,
frame,
manner,
mood,
drift,
grain,
temper,
vein,
tenor
in the sense of trend
Definition
fashionable style
The record may well start a trend.
Synonyms
fashion,
craze,
fad (informal),
mode,
look,
thing,
style,
rage,
vogue,
mania
in the sense of turn of phrase
What a strange turn of phrase that is!
Synonyms
expression,
term,
phrase,
idiom,
choice of words
Additional synonyms
in the sense of urbanity
Definition
the quality of being urbane
He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.
Synonyms
sophistication,
culture,
polish,
charm,
grace,
courtesy,
elegance,
refinement,
civility,
worldliness,
suavity,
mannerliness
in the sense of variety
Definition
a particular type of something in the same general category
She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
make,
order,
class,
brand,
species,
breed,
strain,
category
in the sense of vein
Definition
a temporary mood
He also wrote several works in a lighter vein.
Synonyms
mood,
style,
spirit,
way,
turn,
note,
key,
character,
attitude,
atmosphere,
tone,
manner,
bent,
stamp,
humour,
tendency,
mode,
temper,
temperament,
tenor,
inclination,
disposition,
frame of mind
in the sense of vogue
Definition
the popular style at a given time
the new vogue for herbal medicines
Synonyms
fashion,
trend,
craze,
style,
the latest,
the thing (informal),
mode,
last word,
the rage,
passing fancy,
dernier cri
in the sense of way
Definition
a manner, method, or means
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
Synonyms
method,
means,
system,
process,
approach,
practice,
scheme,
technique,
manner,
plan,
procedure,
mode,
course of action
in the sense of wording
Definition
the way in which words are used to express something
The wording is so vague that no-one knows what it actually means.
Synonyms
phraseology,
words,
language,
phrasing,
terminology,
choice of words,
mode of expression
in the sense of éclat
He performed his piano solo with great éclat.
Synonyms
brilliance,
effect,
style,
success,
confidence,
show,
display,
flourish,
flair (informal),
vigour,
splendour,
refinement,
pomp,
lustre,
showmanship,
ostentation,
stylishness,
flamboyance
in the sense of élan
Definition
style and liveliness
The part was performed with élan by a promising young tenor.