Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being modish; fashionableness: "Modishness" refers to the characteristic of being stylish, trendy, or in accordance with the current fashion. It denotes elegance that is derived from being up-to-date with popular styles.

Usage

• As a noun: "Modishness" is used to describe the abstract quality of something or someone being fashionable. It is often used in contexts discussing style, trends, and social aesthetics.
  • The modishness of her attire was admired by everyone at the event.
  • The magazine celebrated the modishness of the new collection.

Advanced Usage

• "with modishness": in a fashionable manner.
  • She carried herself with an air of effortless modishness.
• "pursuit of modishness": the act of seeking to be fashionable.
  • His constant pursuit of modishness left him with a perpetually updated wardrobe.

Variants and Related Words

• Modish (adj): fashionable and stylish.
  • He wore a modish suit to the party.
• Modishly (adv): in a fashionable manner.
  • She was modishly dressed for the occasion.

Synonyms

• Chic: stylishness and elegance, especially in dress.
• Stylishness: the quality of being fashionable and sophisticated.
• Trendiness: the quality of being very fashionable or up to date.

Antonyms

• Unfashionableness: the quality of not being fashionable.
• Dowdiness: the quality of being unfashionable and dull in appearance.

Related Phrases

• In vogue: currently popular or fashionable.
  • Minimalist designs are in vogue this season.
• A la mode: fashionable; stylish.
  • Her thinking was very much à la mode.

Noun

1. elegance by virtue of being fashionable