modishly

Thân thiện

He walked modishly down the street in his new suit.

Definition

Adverb: * In a stylish, fashionable, or trendy manner: Describes an action done in a way that conforms to current, sophisticated trends in dress, appearance, or behavior.

Usage

The adverb "modishly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It specifically indicates that the action is done with a sense of contemporary style and fashion. * It is most commonly used to describe dressing or grooming. * It can also describe the manner in which something is decorated, arranged, or even how a person behaves, if it reflects a fashionable attitude.

Examples

• She arrived at the event modishly late, as was the custom. (Describes the manner of arriving.)
• The apartment was modishly furnished with minimalist decor. (Describes the manner of furnishing.)
• He wore his scarf modishly draped over one shoulder. (Describes the manner of wearing.)

Advanced Usage

• "Modishly attired": A common collocation meaning dressed in a very fashionable way.
  • The guests were all modishly attired for the gallery opening.

Variants and Related Words

• Modish (adjective): Fashionable; stylish.
  • She always wears modish clothing.
• Modishness (noun): The quality of being modish.
  • The modishness of her outfit was undeniable.

Synonyms

• Fashionably
• Stylishly
• Trendily
• Chicly
• Smartly

Antonyms

• Unfashionably
• Unstylishly
• Frumpily
• Outmodedly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a stylish manner
   • He was smartly dressed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• smartly
• sprucely