noun
style
styl
noun
1
A distinctive way of writing, speaking, dressing, or doing something.
"Her writing style is sharp and economical."
"He has a very relaxed management style."
2
A particular design or artistic form, especially in architecture, fashion, or art.
"The building is a fine example of Art Deco style."
verb
1
To design, arrange, or present something in a particular way.
"The salon styled her hair for the wedding."
2
To address or refer to someone by a particular title or name.
"He styled himself "Doctor" despite having no medical degree."
How to Use Style
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA distinctive way of doing, making, or presenting something — from clothes to prose to buildings.
Easily confused with
stylus
Common pairings
personal style
style of writing
in style
style someone's hair
Word Forms
styled past tense, styles plural, styles singular
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Etymology
From Latin stilus, originally a pointed writing tool used on wax tablets; the sense shifted from the physical instrument to a "manner of writing" and eventually to any distinctive manner of doing something.