noun / verb
style
STYLE/staɪl/
A distinctive way something is done or presented.
The modern, ornate, and rustic chairs show different styles.
Etymology
Latin stilus named both a writing tool and a manner of writing. The broader meaning seems to have developed through a writer’s characteristic expression into a distinctive manner of presentation in other activities.
In context
Baroque architecture is a lavish dramatic style that originated in Italy in the late 16th century it's a style that's all about spectacle about making a grand statement
More examples
- She styled the room with simple furniture.
- His writing has a distinctive style.
- They have styled the new sign to match the building.
Forms
style · styles · styled · styling
stylish adjective — Having an attractive or fashionable appearance.