in style
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Fashionable, elegant, or done in a luxurious or impressive manner: "in style" describes something that is currently fashionable, sophisticated, or executed with a notable level of elegance, quality, or flair.
Usage
- The adjective "in style" is used to describe a person, object, event, or action that conforms to current trends or is characterized by sophistication and high quality. It often implies a sense of approval or admiration.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She arrived at the gala in style, wearing a designer gown and arriving in a limousine.
- Their new restaurant serves classic dishes in style, with impeccable service and a beautiful ambiance.
- Minimalist decor is very much in style this season.
Advanced Usage
"to live in style": to live in a luxurious and elegant manner.
- After his success, he began to live in style, traveling first-class and staying in five-star hotels.
"to do something in style": to perform an action with particular elegance, flair, or impressive quality.
- They celebrated their anniversary in style with a trip to Paris.
Variants and Related Words
Stylish (adj): Fashionable and elegant.
- He is known for his stylish suits.
Stylishly (adv): In a fashionable manner.
- The room was stylishly decorated.
Synonyms
- Fashionable: Conforming to the current popular style.
- Chic: Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
- Elegant: Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
Antonyms
- Out of style: No longer fashionable.
- Unfashionable: Not fashionable.
- Dowdy: Unfashionable and dull in appearance.
Related Idioms
- Go out in style: To end something (e.g., a career, an event) in a notably impressive or memorable fashion.
- The retiring CEO went out in style with a huge farewell party.
Adjective
- in the current fashion or style