1 : a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed [count] ▪ I don't like the flowery style of his writing. ▪ She has a unique style of singing. ▪ a baseball pitcher with an unusual style [noncount] ▪ She writes with more attention to style than to content. ▪ The room was decorated in modern style. 2 [count] : a particular form or design of something
▪ The car is available in several different styles. ▪ a new dress style ▪ the Greek style of architecture ▪ The range of clothing styles has become more varied. ▪ Victorian-style drapes 3 [count] : a way of behaving or of doing things
▪ His management style is abrasive. ▪ Openly criticizing a fellow worker is just not my style. [=I would never openly criticize a fellow worker] ▪ You're a good negotiator. I like your style. [=I like the way you do things] 4 [noncount] : a particular way of living
▪ He has been living in high style. [=he has been living the way rich people live] — see also lifestyle 5 [noncount] : the quality that makes things attractive, fashionable, etc.
▪ He has a real sense of style. ▪ She's a woman of style. [=she's a stylish woman] 6 [noncount] : an easy and graceful manner
▪ It was an awkward moment but she handled it with style. 7 [count] : the way that written words are spelled, capitalized, etc.
▪ Each newspaper had its own style. ▪ a style guide
▪ The car is available in several different styles. ▪ a new dress style ▪ the Greek style of architecture ▪ The range of clothing styles has become more varied. ▪ Victorian-style drapes
▪ His management style is abrasive. ▪ Openly criticizing a fellow worker is just not my style. [=I would never openly criticize a fellow worker] ▪ You're a good negotiator. I like your style. [=I like the way you do things]
▪ He has been living in high style. [=he has been living the way rich people live] — see also lifestyle
▪ He has a real sense of style. ▪ She's a woman of style. [=she's a stylish woman]
▪ It was an awkward moment but she handled it with style.
▪ Each newspaper had its own style. ▪ a style guide
cramp your style — see 2cramp
in style 1 : popular or fashionable
▪ clothes that are always in style [=in fashion] 2 : in a way that is impressive or admired because it shows talent, good taste, etc. : in a stylish way
▪ When she travels she likes to do it in style. ▪ He finished the tournament in style by winning his last match very quickly and easily.
▪ clothes that are always in style [=in fashion]
▪ When she travels she likes to do it in style. ▪ He finished the tournament in style by winning his last match very quickly and easily.
out of style
: not popular or fashionable : not stylish
▪ a fad that has fallen/gone out of style
▪ a fad that has fallen/gone out of style





