fashionably

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈfæʃənəbli/

KK: /ˈfæʃənəbli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is stylish or trendy, often related to clothing or behavior.

Example

She always dresses fashionably for every occasion.

Conversation

I love how you always dress so fashionably for our outings.

Thanks! I just like to have fun with my clothes.

It really makes a difference; you always stand out in a crowd.

I appreciate that! It's all about expressing yourself, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stylishly

chicly

trendy

Antonyms

unfashionably

dowdily

drably

Root Explanation

Fashionably → It is formed from "fashion" (from Old French *façon*, meaning manner or style) and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that is). The word "fashionably" means in a manner that is stylish or in accordance with current trends.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fashion' as a way of doing things in a stylish manner, and the '-ably' indicates how something is done. So, when you think of fashionably, imagine doing something in a stylish way.

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