fashionable
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈfæʃənəbl//
KK: /ˈfæʃənəbl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the latest trends in clothing, accessories, or behavior; stylish and popular at a particular time.
Example
She always wears the most fashionable outfits to parties.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more fashionable
Superlative: most fashionable
Conversation
I love your outfit today; it looks really fashionable!
Thanks! I just got it last week and couldn't wait to wear it.
You always manage to find the most fashionable clothes.
I try! It helps to keep an eye on the latest trends.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stylish
trendy
chic
Antonyms
unfashionable
outdated
old-fashioned
noun
Definition
A person who is up-to-date with the latest trends in clothing and style.
Example
She is known as a fashionable in our group because she always wears the latest styles.
Conversation
I saw someone at the cafe who looked so fashionable today.
Really? What were they wearing?
They had this amazing jacket and stylish boots.
Root Explanation
Fashionable → It is formed from "fashion" (from Old French *façon*, meaning manner or style) and "-able" (meaning capable of or suitable for). The word "fashionable" means suitable for or characteristic of the current style or manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fashion' as a way of doing things or a style, and remember that 'fashionable' means being suitable for that style.
Visually Confused Words
unfashionable
unfashionably
fissionable
ultrafashionable