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Definition of fashionable

fashionable

/ˈfæʃ.ən.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:fashionably
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• adjective

1

Characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a currently popular style, trend, or custom, especially in clothing, design, or behavior.

Example

"She wore a fashionable linen coat that drew compliments throughout the evening."

2

Frequented, patronized, or inhabited by affluent, stylish, or socially prominent people.

Example

"They opened an art gallery in a fashionable neighborhood near the city center."

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• Rhymes for fashionable

• Nearby Words

fascist
fascistic
fashion
fashionable
fashionableness
fashionably
fashioner

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the noun 'fashion' plus the suffix '-able', originally meaning 'capable of being shaped or molded' before shifting to mean 'conforming to the prevailing style of high society'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fashionable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fashionable
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