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stylistic

/staɪˈlɪs.tɪk/
sty · lis · tic
Adverb:stylistically
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stylistic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or concerning the distinctive methods, conventions, or techniques of literary, artistic, or musical style.

Example

"The editor suggested several stylistic changes to improve the overall flow of the manuscript."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'stylistic' with 'stylish': 'stylistic' means relating to methods or conventions of artistic or literary style, whereas 'stylish' means fashionable or elegant.

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• Nearby Words

stylishly
stylishness
stylist
stylistic
stylistically
stylization
stylize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'stylist' and the suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'stilus', meaning a pointed writing instrument and, by extension, a manner of writing.

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