fashionable — characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular trend or style
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular trend or style
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks ripped jeans are fashionable, so she made holes in all her pants.
- It's fashionable to be environmentally conscious these days.
- He bought fashionable sneakers that cost more than my monthly salary.
fashionable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfæʃənəbəl/]
characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular trend or style
Following the latest trends
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'façon', meaning 'manner of making' or 'form'. It later evolved to denote 'prevailing style' or 'mode', and the suffix '-able' was added to create an adjective meaning 'capable of being fashionable' or 'conforming to current style'.
Breakdown
fashion (prevailing style, from French façon meaning 'manner of making') + -able (capable of being, worthy of being).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks ripped jeans are fashionable, so she made holes in all her pants.”
“It's fashionable to be environmentally conscious these days.”
“He bought fashionable sneakers that cost more than my monthly salary.”
“The once fashionable hairstyle now looks outdated.”
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