styles
English meaning: Styles
Definition
Senses relating to a thin, pointed object.
Example
“The town's buildings blend several architectural styles from different eras.”
Another example: “The gallery displays furniture from a range of historical styles.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'style', a neutral noun for distinctive manners or forms in art, design, writing, fashion, music, or behaviour ('architectural styles', 'hairstyles'). Very common across the arts and everyday life. The 'thin pointed object' senses (e.g. in botany) are technical.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'stilus' (a pointed writing instrument, hence manner of writing); entered English via Old French in the 14th century, broadening to manner or fashion.
Related Words
- italianate
- craftsman
- romanesque
- deco
- reggae
- revival
- genres
- sedan
- tudor
- funk
Common Collocations
- different styles
- architectural styles
- writing styles
- musical styles
- various styles
- hair styles
Word Forms
style (n/v); styles (pl); styled; styling; stylish (adj)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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- Indo-European
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