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1style Listen to audio/ˈstajəl/ noun
plural styles
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
cramp your stylesee 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.
out of style
: not popular or fashionable : not stylish
a fad that has fallen/gone out of style

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