styled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /staɪld/
KK: /staɪld/
adjective
Definition
Arranged or designed in a particular way, often to create a specific appearance or effect.
Example
The styled hair looked perfect for the party.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more styled
Superlative: most styled
Conversation
I really love how your hair is styled today!
Thanks! I tried something new this morning.
It looks great; very chic and modern.
I appreciate that! I wanted to try a fresh look.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
arranged
designed
fashioned
Antonyms
disordered
chaotic
unstructured
verb
Definition
To arrange or design something in a particular way, often to make it look attractive or fashionable.
Example
She styled her hair in loose waves for the party.
Tense Forms
Past: styled
Past Participle: styled
Conversation
Did you see how she styled her hair for the party?
Yeah, it looked amazing!
I wish I could pull off that look like she did.
Root Explanation
Styled → It is formed from "style" (from Old French *estile*, meaning a manner of doing something or a distinctive appearance) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense or completed action). The word "styled" means having been given a particular manner or appearance.
Memory Tip
Think of 'style' as a way of doing things or a distinctive look, and remember that 'styled' means something has been given that particular look.
Visually Confused Words
unstyled
stoled
stayed
syed
sled
midstyled